Best 6 Cheesy Meatballs In Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipes

CHEESY MEATBALLS IN SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook the onion and bacon in a large bowl on high for 3-4 minutes approx 850W. Remove from microwave, add mince, breadcrumbs, parsley, egg, salt and pepper and mix well.
• Take 1 tablespoon of the mixture and flatten into a patty shape.
• Place a cube of cheese in the middle of the meat, fold meat to enclose cheese and roll to form a ball.
• Refrigerate meatballs for 10-15 minutes.
• Place meatballs in a 3 Litre casserole dish. Cook uncovered on medium to High approx 650W for 4-6 minutes. Turn meatballs over and cook for a further 4-6 minutes.
• Meanwhile combine the tomatoes, basil, tomato paste, chilli, garlic and salt and pepper in a bowl.
• Drain any excess fat from meatballs after cooking and pour the tomato mixture over par cooked and drained meatballs.
• Cook uncovered on medium high approx 650W for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve with on their own with crusty bread or over pasta.

HOT AND CHEESY BAKED MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Add the arrabbiata sauce to a 12-inch cast-iron skillet and top with the peppers. Add the meatballs, then bake until the meatballs are cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the oven, then turn the oven to the broiler setting.
• Sprinkle the crushed red pepper flakes over the meatballs, then lay a slice of mozzarella over the top of each meatball. Place under the broiler for 3 to 4 minutes to melt the cheese, watching closely so that nothing burns. Scatter over the torn basil.
• Serve with crusty bread and a dressed salad.

MEATBALLS IN SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Blend first 4 ingredients in blender until smooth; pour into large saucepan. Bring to boil.
• Meanwhile, mix all remaining ingredients except rice just until blended; shape into 24 meatballs, using about 1/4 cup for each.
• Drop meatballs gently into boiling tomato sauce; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 20 to 25 min. or until meatballs are done (165°F). Serve with rice.

CHEESY MEATBALLS WITH BASIL TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• For meatballs, in large mixing bowl, gently break apart the beef with a fork.
• Add the onion, breadcrumbs, parmesan, pecorino-romano, ketchup, parsley, basil, salt, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder and stir gently to combine.
• Stir in the egg until just incorporated.
• Using your hands, shape the meat into 1-inch balls, to make about 60 meatballs.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 T olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Working in batches, add the meatballs and cook, turning, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes, adding more oil when necessary.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Note: You could also bake the meatballs for about 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees.
• For sauce,.
• In large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the onions, season with 1 1/2 t salt and cook until softened, about 10 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes, the remaining 1 1/2 t salt and the basil and bring to a simmer over high heat.
• Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes more.
• Add the meatballs to the simmering sauce during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
• Serve over cooked pasta.
• The amount of sauce will serve 6 people. I listed the servings as 60 for 60 meatballs.

SPICY MEATBALLS WITH SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the egg, croutons, onion, green pepper, garlic powder, cumin, oregano and pepper. Crumble turkey and sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker., In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch, sugar and broth until smooth; stir in the tomatoes, carrots, tomato paste, soup mix, garlic, basil and pepper flakes. Pour over meatballs. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until meatballs are cooked through. Serve with pasta., Serve immediately or cool before placing in a freezer container. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months., To use frozen meatballs: Completely thaw in the refrigerator. Place meatballs in a large skillet; cover and cook for 10 minutes or until heated through. Serve with pasta.

MEATBALLS WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the sauce: Combine tomatoes, garlic, oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and the red-pepper flakes. Let stand for 30 minutes.
• Make the meatballs: Combine meats, garlic, breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley, eggs, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a bowl; mix together using 2 forks until just combined. Roll into 1-inch balls; transfer to a baking sheet.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Working in batches and adding more oil as necessary, cook meatballs until browned on all sides and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Add basil to tomato sauce. Serve meatballs warm, topped with sauce. Garnish with parsley.