Sausage & Meatballs Recipe
Braised sausage and meatballs, over spaghetti with marinara and extra virgin olive oil.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Sausage
Marinara Sauce
Spaghetti
Garnish
Method
Meatballs Preparation
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet or plate.
Sausage Cooking
- 3
Heat Sausage
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the Italian sausage links. Brown them on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 4
- 5
Add Garlic and Spices
Stir in minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 6
Combine Tomatoes
Add crushed tomatoes to the skillet. Stir and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 7
Add Meatballs and Sausage
Carefully place the meatballs and browned sausage back into the skillet with the marinara sauce. Cover and simmer for an additional 20 minutes.
Spaghetti Cooking
- 8
Cook Spaghetti
In a large pot, boil salted water. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Assembly and Serving
- 9
Combine and Serve
On a plate, serve a portion of spaghetti topped with the sausage and meatball marinara mixture. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and garnish with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
