Spaghetti Sauce With Meatballs And Sausage
If you are looking for a hearty and delicious dinner recipe, spaghetti sauce with meatballs and sausage is a great option. This classic Italian dish is perfect for feeding a crowd or for leftovers throughout the week. Here is a detailed recipe to follow to create your own version of this tasty dish.
Ingredients
For the meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the sauce:
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon sugar
For the spaghetti:
- 1 pound spaghetti
- Salt for pasta water
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well with your hands.
3. Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
4. While the meatballs are cooking, heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
5. Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
6. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and sugar. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to the package directions in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain the spaghetti and set it aside.
8. Once the sauce has simmered for at least 30 minutes, add the meatballs to the pot and let them cook in the sauce for 10-15 minutes.
9. Serve the spaghetti topped with the sauce and meatballs.
Tips
- If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can blend the sauce with an immersion blender or transfer it to a blender and puree until smooth.
- If you don't have Italian sausage, you can use ground pork or ground beef instead.
- This recipe makes a lot of sauce, so feel free to freeze any leftovers for later use.
Conclusion
Spaghetti sauce with meatballs and sausage is a classic Italian dish that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe is easy to make and can feed a crowd. The combination of meatballs and sausage in the sauce makes it hearty and delicious. Give this recipe a try and impress your family and friends with your cooking skills.
