MACARONI & MEAT SAUCE Recipe
Freddy's famous crumbled sausage and Rosalina's meatballs make an outstanding meat sauce on your pasta. Spice it up if you like!
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
Cook the Meatballs
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Make the Sauce
In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until translucent. Add ground sausage and cook until browned.
Combine Ingredients
Stir in canned tomato sauce, oregano, basil, and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
Add Meatballs
Return meatballs to the skillet. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
Cook the Macaroni
In a separate pot, boil water and cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add cooked macaroni to the meat sauce and stir to combine. Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese.
