Best 9 Italian Tomato Sauce With Meatballs And Sausage Recipes

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Step into the vibrant culinary world of Italian cuisine and embark on a flavor-filled journey with our definitive guide to crafting the classic Italian tomato sauce with succulent meatballs and savory sausage. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of simmering the sauce to perfection, our comprehensive guide will transform your kitchen into an Italian trattoria, tantalizing your taste buds and impressing your loved ones with an authentic Italian masterpiece.

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ITALIAN MEAT SAUCE WITH MEATBALLS



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This chunky, meaty sauce has a bit of heat from the sausage and red pepper. It's delicious served over pasta.-Jane McMillan, Dania Beach

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
12 frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs (1/2 ounce each), thawed and halved
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/3 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan and Romano cheese blend
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion and pepper over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Add the meatballs, tomato sauce, tomatoes, tomato paste, Parmesan cheese blend, garlic and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until hot and bubbly., Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cook 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 1287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH SAUSAGE AND MEATBALLS



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This is one of my favorite recipes to make for friends when we have them over for dinner. Italian is casual, simple to make and inexpensive. Start this early in the day, let it simmer for a few hours and right before the guests arrive, boil your pasta, toast the garlic bread and toss up a Caesar salad...nothing else could be so simple. This recipe makes a full 6 quarts so it will feed an army. It freezes very well so I package the leftovers in containers for simple and delicious weekday meals.

Provided by Carrie September

Categories     Sauces

Time 4h

Yield 6 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 lbs sweet Italian sausage
1 1/2 lbs hot Italian sausage
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (29 ounce) cans Contadina tomato sauce
2 (29 ounce) cans of contadina tomato puree
2 minced garlic cloves
3 tablespoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 (18 ounce) can Contadina tomato paste
1 tablespoon beef base
3 lbs ground beef
1 1/2 cups seasoned dry bread crumbs
3/4 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Cut the sausage links in half and place them into a 6 quart stock pot.
  • Add the olive oil and garlic, stir to coat; brown on medium heat stirring often to keep them from burning.
  • Add the tomato sauce, puree, basil, oregano and salt to the browned sausage and reduce heat to low; cover and slow simmer.
  • MEATBALLS.
  • Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, Worcestershire and eggs together in a bowl.
  • Shape meatballs into size of your choice and place into a shallow glass baking pan.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F and bake meatballs from 20-40 minutes depending upon size.
  • Add meatballs to the sauce and let simmer for 3 hours;stir occasionally and skim the fat off the top so the sauce is not greasy when it is done.
  • Add the tomato paste 1 hour before the sauce is done to thicken it up.
  • 1/2 hour after adding the tomato paste test the sauce; if it is too sweet from the paste add the beef base to counteract the sweetness--if not, leave this out and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1497.7, Fat 83, SaturatedFat 30, Cholesterol 328, Sodium 5382.9, Carbohydrate 92.6, Fiber 15.5, Sugar 38.8, Protein 101.8

ITALIAN TOMATO SAUCE WITH MEATBALLS AND SAUSAGE



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My best Italian Sauce. I make big batches and freeze it in containers for those nights we want a quick meal. My son says there is no better smell then the smell of my sauce simmering on the stove. I allow them a quick taste by dipping with a slice of Italian Bread.

Provided by DianeNJ

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 3h40m

Yield 3-4 quarts, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

olive oil
2 large onions, sliced and chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes in puree
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
0.5 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 tablespoons dried basil or 6 -8 leaves fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons dried oregano
3 teaspoons sugar
salt
pepper
2 -3 lbs sweet Italian sausage links
24 meatballs (#105179)

Steps:

  • Lightly coat bottom of a large 8 quart stock pot with Olive oil(roughly 3-4 Tbs.) Starting with a higher heat,heat oil and add onions. Stir to coat and cook 1-2 minutes. Add garlic and cook till all are soft not browning. Add two cans of crushed tomatoes. Lower heat just a bit to avoid splatting. With your hands crush the whole tomatoes into smaller pieces in a large bowl, leaving some larger pieces.(this adds the love) Add to pot. Stir and cook 1-2 minutes. Add 2 cans of tomato sauce. Use water to rinse out large cans and add the tomato paste to the water in the large can and stir to dissolve. Add to the pot and stir well. Add basil, oregano and sugar, salt and pepper. Bring back to a bubble and lower heat and simmer.
  • Bake 2-3 lbs. Sweet Italian Sausage in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes. Add to sauce.
  • Do not clean the pan.
  • Make My Italian Meatballs #105179 then add to pan from sausage to bake. Add to sauce and continue to simmer 1-2 hours.
  • Serve over your favorite pasta. Enjoy!

QUICK SAUSAGE MEATBALLS WITH A TOMATO AND BASIL SAUCE, SPAGHETTI AND SWEET RAW PEAS



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This is a fantastic recipe that completely celebrates everything I love about peas. Even though they only make an appearance right at the end, it's a star performance. I like to serve a pile of unshelled peas in the middle of the table so that everyone gets to shell some over their own plate. It's also an incredibly fast recipe - you can be sitting down to eat within a minute of the pasta being done. The key to getting it right, though, is to buy really good-quality sausages

Provided by Jamie Oliver

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Olive oil
8 good-quality pork sausages
1 pound spaghetti
Sea salt
A few sprigs fresh marjoram, thyme or rosemary, leaves picked
11 ounces fresh peas, in their pods
1 block Parmesan, to serve
Olive oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely sliced
1 small bunch fresh basil, leaves picked, stalks finely chopped
2 (14-ounce) cans good-quality plum tomatoes
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Good quality balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat a large saucepan and add a few glugs of olive oil. Snip the sausages apart, then squeeze and pinch the meat out of the skins so that you get little meatball shapes - don't make them too big or they will take too long to cook. Try to get at least 3 balls out of each sausage. Don't worry about rolling them into perfect balls and making them look all fancy - rough and rustic is good! Put them into your pan. Keep frying and turning the meatballs until they're golden brown and cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, put the spaghetti into a large pan of salted boiling water and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
  • To make your tomato sauce, heat a separate pan and pour in some olive oil. Add the garlic and the chopped basil stalks and move them around the pan for a couple of minutes. Put some small basil leaves aside for later, and sprinkle the rest into the pan. Add the tomatoes and season carefully with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a simmer, break up your tomatoes a bit more with a spoon and add a swig of balsamic vinegar - it's lovely for adding sweetness to the sauce.
  • Add the herbs to the pan of sausage meatballs, tossing everything in all the lovely flavors. Cook for around 30 seconds. When your spaghetti is cooked, drain it and divide the pasta and meatballs between 4 bowls. Spoon over the tomato sauce. Sprinkle over the reserved basil leaves and serve with a handful of fresh peas per person in the middle of the table, so that everyone can have a go at shelling their own, and a little Parmesan for grating or shaving over the top.
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HOT AND SWEET ITALIAN SAUSAGES IN TOMATO SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 pound hot Italian sausage, removed from casings and crumbled
1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage, removed from casings and crumbled
1 1/2 cups sliced red onions
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped garlic
3/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand, with their juice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 pound dry penne, ziti or mostaccioli
1 1/2 cups fresh ricotta, or crumbled or coarsely grated fresh ricotta salata
6 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
Grated Parmesan, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan or pot, cook the sausage over medium-high heat until the fat is rendered and the sausages start to brown, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the pan.
  • To the fat remaining in the pan, add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the fennel seeds, salt, and red pepper, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 20 to 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and their juice, the tomato paste, oregano, and cooked sausage and cook, stirring, until thick and fragrant, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the heat and adjust the seasoning, to taste.
  • Meanwhile, in a pot of salted water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and toss in the pot with the sauce. Stir in the ricotta salata and basil. Serve immediately and garnish with Parmesan cheese at the table.

ITALIAN MEATBALLS AND SAUSAGES



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Here's a wonderful appetizer for the big game or any family function. Very easy to prepare and also very tasty. I've doubled and even tripled the recipe for large to huge groups. No matter how much I make, I always come home with an empty slow cooker. -Jan Kasinger, Graham, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 4h10m

Yield 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, thawed
1 bottle (16 ounces) zesty Italian salad dressing
1 package (14 ounces) miniature smoked sausages
2 cups medium fresh mushrooms, stems removed
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 4-6 hours, stirring every hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 663mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH MEATBALLS



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This is a recipe I got from my mother years ago -- it's great.

Provided by Jeremy

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 2h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg, beaten
¾ cup chopped onion
5 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup olive oil
2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 bay leaf
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
¾ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, Parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder and beaten egg. Mix well and form into 12 balls. Store, covered, in refrigerator until needed.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until onion is translucent. Stir in tomatoes, salt, sugar and bay leaf. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 90 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, basil, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and meatballs and simmer 30 minutes more. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 77.4 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1492.5 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

SUNDAY SAUCE WITH BRACIOLE, MEATBALLS, AND SAUSAGE



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No crowd to feed? No problem. Sunday Sauce freezes well; just make sure any braciole, meatballs, or sausages are submerged in sauce.

Provided by Dawn Perry

Categories     Freezer Food     Pasta     Beef     Tomato     Parmesan     Meatball     Sausage     Breadcrumbs     Ground Beef     Oregano     Dinner     Potluck

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 35

For the sauce:
2 medium onions, cut into 1" pieces
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
3 (packed) cups basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the breadcrumb mixture:
1 cup finely grated Parmesan
2/3 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
For the braciole:
6 slices beef top round (about 1 1/2 pounds total), pounded 1/4" thick
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
For the meatballs and sausage:
1 pound ground beef chuck (20% fat)
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
6 sweet Italian sausages
For assembly:
1 pound pasta, such as spaghetti
Kosher salt
Finely grated Parmesan (for serving)
Special Equipment
Butcher's twine

Steps:

  • Make the sauce:
  • Purée onions and garlic in a food processor until very finely chopped.
  • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy ovenproof pot over medium-high. Cook onion mixture and 1/2 tsp. salt, stirring often, until liquid is evaporated and bits on bottom of pot are beginning to brown, 10-12 minutes. Add tomato paste, oregano, and red pepper flakes; cook, stirring, until slightly darker in color, about 2 minutes more. Add 1/2 cup water and cook, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pot. Add tomatoes and their juices and 1 cup water; stir to combine. Stir in basil, season with pepper and remaining 1 tsp. salt, and bring to a simmer. Keep warm, stirring occasionally, until ready to use.
  • Make the breadcrumb mixture:
  • Combine cheese, parsley, breadcrumbs, and garlic in a medium bowl.
  • Prepare the braciole:
  • Preheat oven to 300°F. Lay beef flat on a work surface; season with 3/4 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Sprinkle evenly with 1/2 cup breadcrumb mixture. Working one at a time and starting at the short end, roll up beef, then tie in a few places with butcher's twine to secure. Season braciole with remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper.
  • Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Working in batches and adding remaining 1 Tbsp. oil to skillet as needed, cook braciole, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes per batch.
  • Transfer braciole to pot with sauce, cover, and bake 1 1/2 hours. Wipe out skillet and reserve.
  • Prepare the meatballs and sausage:
  • Mix ground beef, eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and remaining 1 1/4 cups breadcrumb mixture with a fork in a medium bowl. Shape into 12 (1 1/2") balls.
  • Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in reserved skillet. Working in batches, cook meatballs, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes per batch; transfer to a plate. Working in batches and adding remaining 1 Tbsp. oil to skillet as needed, cook sausages, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes per batch. Transfer to plate.
  • After braciole has baked 1 1/2 hours, using tongs, gently lower meatballs and sausages into sauce. Cover pot and continue to bake until braciole is very tender and meatballs and sausages are cooked through, 25-30 minutes more.
  • To serve:
  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Transfer sausages, meatballs, and braciole to a platter; remove strings from braciole. Spoon some warm sauce over.
  • Drain pasta and toss with as little or as much sauce as you like. Serve topped with Parmesan.
  • Do Ahead
  • Sauce can be made 3 days ahead; cover and chill, or freeze up to 6 months. Braciole, meatballs, and sausages can be made 3 days ahead; submerge in sauce, cover, and chill, or freeze up to 3 months.

FAMILY SICILIAN SAUCE AND MEATBALLS



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My mother's family originally came from Sicily and every family member makes his or her own version - this version came most recently via Brooklyn. If there are any leftovers, they freeze very well. MANGIA! Serve with red wine and a good loaf of crusty Italian bread.

Provided by PETEIYC

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 4h55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 slices white bread, torn into pieces
¼ cup milk or water
1 ½ pounds ground beef
2 eggs
½ cup grated Romano cheese
1 pinch dried parsley
¾ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
12 (3.5 ounce) links sweet Italian sausage
1 ½ pounds cubed beef brisket
½ pound pork neck bones
4 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
3 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
½ cup red wine
4 bay leaves
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
salt and pepper to taste
3 (16 ounce) packages dry pasta

Steps:

  • To make the meatballs, combine bread and milk or water in a medium bowl. Mix in ground beef, eggs, Romano cheese, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Form golf ball-sized meatballs; place into freezer to firm up.
  • To make sauce, heat olive oil in a large pot on medium heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and 1 sausage link; cook about 3 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, brown beef chunks and pork neck bones; set aside.
  • When onions and garlic are done, turn heat down to low. Add tomato paste and cook for a few minutes. Stir in the browned beef and pork, crushed tomatoes, wine, bay leaves, cinnamon, parsley, basil, and salt and pepper. Bring sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Once you add the meatballs, let sauce simmer for 1 hour. When sauce is nearly ready, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Cover pasta with sauce and meatballs and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 669.1 calories, Carbohydrate 58.6 g, Cholesterol 105.3 mg, Fat 34.4 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 921.5 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes. This will give your sauce the best possible flavor. If you can't find ripe tomatoes, you can use canned tomatoes instead. Just be sure to drain them well before using them.
  • Brown your meatballs and sausage before adding them to the sauce. This will help to develop their flavor and prevent them from becoming dry and tough.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes, or longer if you have time. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Season the sauce to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. You can also add a pinch of sugar to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.
  • Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta, or use it as a topping for pizza or lasagna.

Conclusion:

This Italian tomato sauce with meatballs and sausage is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a comforting and flavorful meal, give this recipe a try.

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