Meatballs And Sausage Recipe
Meatballs sautéed in our Marinara sauce with red and green peppers
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Ingredients
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Meatballs and Sausage Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Meat Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, shape the meat mixture into meatballs, about 1-2 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet or plate.
- 3
Cook the Meatballs
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the skillet. Cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
Sauté the Peppers
In the same skillet, add chopped red and green bell peppers. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- 5
Add Marinara Sauce
Pour marinara sauce over the sautéed peppers and bring to a simmer.
- 6
Combine Meatballs with Sauce
Return the browned meatballs to the skillet, cover, and let simmer in the sauce for about 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- 7
Serve
Once the meatballs are cooked through, serve hot with the sauce and peppers over pasta, rice, or on their own.