One-Pot Sausage Meatballs with Pasta
Sometimes we need to be transferred back to happy times. Happy food times, to be precise. Spaghetti and meatballs? You're close... Try our One-Pot Sausage Meatballs with Pasta.
Servings: 4
Calories: 948kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound mild/sweet Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chopped onion (or shallots)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
- 3 cloves (1 tablespoon) minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1 teaspoon oregano (dried or fresh)
- One 28 ounce can of plum tomatoes
- 3 cups beef stock
- 16 ounces dried pasta of your choice
- 1-½ cups freshly grated Parmesan (or cheese of your choice)
- Roughly chopped flat leaf Italian parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Make a shallow cut in the sausage skin and remove it from the (uncooked) mild Italian sausage and cut into 4 pieces each.
- Shape each piece into a meatball, using the palms of your hands.
- In a large pan or skillet or Dutch oven, heat about one tablespoon of vegetable oil until it sizzles.
- Add meatballs and brown on all sides for about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally to get all sides.
- Then remove the meatballs and set aside. It’s okay if they’re not fully cooked through at this point. They’ll cook through later when being put back in with the sauce.
- Add the butter to the same pan and stir in the onion. If there are any meatball bits and pieces stuck to the bottom of the pan, great, scrape them off with a wooden spoon.
- Season with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
- Cook onions for about 5 minutes.
- Next, add minced garlic, tomato paste, anchovy paste (if using), and oregano, and stir well for 2 minutes.
- Add the can of tomatoes, 3 cups of beef stock, and pasta, and bring to a boil.
- Add meatballs back into the pot and stir occasionally.
- Now add the uncooked pasta. It will take about 10-12 minutes (depending on the pasta) to finish the dish.
- Add a cup of shredded Parmesan (or any shredded cheese you like) about 5 minutes before you think the pasta is ready.
- Divide onto plates and garnish with some more shredded cheese and roughly chopped flat leaf Italian parsley.
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 948kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 45g | Sodium: 1783mg | Potassium: 1020mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 244mg