Name: Luigi’s Restaurant Colorado Springs Side Of 1 Homemade Meatball, Or Spicy Italian Sausage Recipe
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 0.25 cups Ground beef or Italian sausage; 0.25 cups Breadcrumbs; 2 tbs Parmesan cheese, grated; 1 clove Garlic, minced; 1 whole Egg; 1 tbs Parsley, chopped; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.25 tsp Black pepper; 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes; 1 tbs Olive oil

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Indulge in a comforting side of our homemade meatball, expertly crafted with a blend of seasoned beef and herbs, simmered to perfection in a rich marinara sauce. Alternatively, spice things up with our zesty Italian sausage, bursting with bold flavors and a hint of heat. Both choices promise to elevate your meal with their mouthwatering taste and homemade goodness.

In a large bowl, combine ground beef or Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.

Prepare the Meatball/Sausage Mixture

Using your hands, form the mixture into a single meatball, about the size of a golf ball.

Form the Meatball

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the meatball and cook on all sides until browned, about 8-10 minutes.

Cook the Meatball

Remove the meatball from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before serving as a side dish.

Serve

Ground beef or Italian sausage

Breadcrumbs

Parmesan cheese, grated

Garlic, minced

Parsley, chopped

Salt

Black pepper

Red pepper flakes

Olive oil

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Make Side Of 1 Homemade Meatball, Or Spicy Italian Sausage Recipe in just 20m. Indulge in a comforting side of our homemade meatball, expertly crafted with a blend of seasoned beef and herbs, simmered to perfection in a rich marinara sauce. Alternatively, spice things up with our zesty Italian sausage, bursting with bold flavors and a hint of heat. Both choices promise to elevate your meal with their mouthwatering taste and homemade goodness.

Side Of 1 Homemade Meatball, Or Spicy Italian Sausage Recipe

Ingredients

Meatball/Sausage Ingredients

Method

Cooking Directions

Prepare the Meatball/Sausage Mixture

Form the Meatball

Cook the Meatball

Serve

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