Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsMike's Italian KitchenSausage And Meatballs Recipe

Sausage And Meatballs Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Sausage

Sauce

Method

Meatballs Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Meatball Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until fully combined.

  2. 2

    Form Meatballs

    Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 2.5 cm in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Bake Meatballs

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and browned.

Sausage Preparation

  1. 4

    Cook Sausage

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 5

    Add Vegetables

    Add the diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet and sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.

Sauce Preparation

  1. 6

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper into the sausage mixture.

  2. 7

    Simmer

    Allow the sauce to simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Combine and Serve

  1. 8

    Add Meatballs to Sauce

    Once the meatballs are baked, gently add them to the skillet with the sauce. Stir to coat the meatballs in the sauce.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Serve hot over pasta or with crusty bread. Enjoy your delicious sausage and meatballs!

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