Best 7 Spicy Sausage Meatball Sauce Recipes

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Are you craving a flavorful and hearty meal that packs a spicy punch? Look no further than Spicy Sausage Meatball Sauce! This tantalizing sauce combines the richness of ground sausage with a medley of aromatic spices, creating a symphony of flavors that will dance on your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this step-by-step guide will lead you through the process of crafting the perfect spicy sausage meatball sauce. Get ready to indulge in a delectable dish that will satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY MEATBALLS WITH SAUCE



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I rely on Italian sausage to make my meatballs. Not only do they taste great, but they also cook to perfection in the slow cooker along with a homemade sauce! -Rosanne Bergman, Alta Loma, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup crushed seasoned salad croutons
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground turkey
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
SAUCE:
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cup beef broth
2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
3 medium carrots, diced
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 envelope onion soup mix
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Hot cooked pasta

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.

Nutrition Facts :

SPICY ITALIAN MEATBALLS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h30m

Yield 70 to 80 small meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp grater
2 whole eggs
Splash of milk
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil, for frying
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
Two 28-ounce cans tomato sauce
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Crushed red pepper, as needed
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the meatballs: Combine the ground beef, pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, ricotta, parsley, crushed red pepper, salt, garlic, eggs, milk and black pepper in a bowl. Mash with your hands until thoroughly combined. Form into small balls and place on a baking sheet. Set in the fridge for 1 hour.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs in batches until nice and deep golden, then move them to a plate.
  • For the sauce: Into the same skillet, add the garlic and onions and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, parsley, tomato paste, sugar, salt, crushed red pepper and black pepper. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Add the meatballs back to the skillet and simmer another 15 minutes. Keep warm until serving.
  • Transfer to a chafing dish and serve with frilly toothpicks.

SPICY SAUSAGE MEATBALL SAUCE



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I threw together three favorite veggies and spicy sausage for this incredible sauce that makes our mouths water the whole time it's cooking. Besides serving this with pasta (refrigerated tortellini is best), we've had it with brown basmati rice, as "sloppy subs" on toasted Italian rolls and as a "stew" with garlic bread. -Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h40m

Yield 12 servings (3-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
3/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
5 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 large sweet onion
1 large green pepper
1 medium sweet red pepper
1 medium sweet orange pepper
1 medium sweet yellow pepper
10 hot Italian sausage links (4 ounces each), casings removed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons canola oil
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • Place first eight ingredients in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Chop onion and peppers; stir into tomato mixture., Shape sausage into 1-3/4-in. balls; roll in flour to coat lightly. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; cook meatballs in batches until lightly browned, 5-8 minutes, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Add to slow cooker, stirring gently into sauce., Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until meatballs are cooked through and vegetables are tender. Serve with pasta. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatball mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Place meatball mixture in a large skillet; heat through, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 984mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

SPICY SAUSAGE MEATLOAF PATTIES WITH ITALIAN BARBECUE SAUCE



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I was making my annual Christmas Pasta for the holiday and my mom and I bought duplicate meats so we had lots of leftover hot and sweet sausage and ground beef. Well, the next day, this recipe was born.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus some for drizzling
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 large onion, chopped and divided
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 cup shredded carrots
Salt and pepper, for seasoning, plus coarse black pepper for finishing sauce
1/2 pound ground beef
3/4 pound bulk hot sausage
3/4 pound ground sweet sausage
1 egg
3/4 cup bread crumbs, 3 generous handfuls, Italian or plain
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano or Romano, a couple of handfuls
1/8 pound pancetta, 4 slices, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
Splash red wine
1/2 cup beef stock
1 can petite diced tomatoes or stewed tomatoes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons hot sauce
Serving suggestion: green salad

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Heat a small skillet over medium heat with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. When the oil is hot, saute the red pepper, half the onions, celery and carrots together, 5 minutes, season with salt and pepper then remove to a plate to cool.
  • Mix ground beef and sausages with egg, bread crumbs, cheese, and cooled vegetables. Form 4 large oval shaped patties no more than 1 1/4 inches thick then drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. Place in the oven on a cookie sheet and bake 17 to 18 minutes, until cooked through.
  • Heat a medium sauce pot over medium high heat. Add a drizzle of EVOO to the pan and the pancetta. Let the pancetta crisp up a bit and render fat, then add onions and garlic and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add a splash of red wine to deglaze the pan. Stir in the beef stock and tomatoes and season sauce heavily with coarse black pepper. Add Worcestershire and hot sauce and reduce heat to warm.
  • Serve meatloaves with Italian barbecue sauce on top and green salad alongside.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE MEATBALL HEROES



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Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Herb     Pork     Bake     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Dinner     Lunch     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound spicy or sweet Italian sausages, casings removed
1 (23- to 24-ounce) container purchased fresh marinara sauce, divided
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)
1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley, divided
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil, divided
4 (5- to 6-inch-long) pieces French baguette, split horizontally
1 cup (packed) coarsely grated whole-milk mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix sausage, 1/2 cup marinara, Parmesan, 2 tablespoons parsley, and 2 tablespoons basil in large bowl. Using wet hands, shape mixture into 8 meatballs. Bring 2 tablespoons parsley, 2 tablespoons basil, remaining marinara, and meatballs to boil in large skillet. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until meatballs are cooked through, turning often, about 20 minutes.
  • Place baguette bottoms on baking sheet; spread each with about 2 tablespoons sauce from skillet. Cut meatballs in half in skillet; overlap 4 halves on each baguette bottom. Spoon remaining sauce over meatballs, then sprinkle mozzarella over, dividing equally. Bake until cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining parsley and basil and cover with baguette tops.

SWEET AND SPICY SAUSAGE MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Sweet and Spicy Sausage Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Pork

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (8 ounce) cans water chestnuts, drained
1 lb bulk pork sausage
1 lb bulk hot pork sausage
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 cup maple syrup
2/3 cup cider or 2/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce

Steps:

  • Add water chestnuts to the container of a food processor.
  • Process until finely minced; may have to do this in two batches.
  • Pour water chestnuts into a large bowl.
  • Add sausages and using hands, combine until well mixed.
  • Shape mixture into 1-inch balls.
  • Place balls in an ungreased 15x10 baking pan.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until sausage is not pink.
  • In a saucepan, mix together cornstarch, maple syrup, vinegar, and soy sauce; mix until smooth.
  • Bring mixture to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Drain meatballs on papertowel line plates.
  • Add meatballs to sauce and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.9, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 62.8, Sodium 612, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 17.8, Protein 16.6

SPICY MEATBALL SKILLET



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Make and share this Spicy Meatball Skillet recipe from Food.com.

Provided by norasingley

Categories     Meatballs

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb hot Italian sausage, loose, removed from casings
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus additional for serving
12 ounces linguine, broken in half
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 1/4 cups marinara sauce
fresh basil, for serving
freshly grated parmesan cheese, for serving
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced (optional)

Steps:

  • Form sausage into sixteen 1 ½-inch meatballs.
  • Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and swirl to coat. When smoking, add meatballs. Sear, flipping halfway through and only when meatballs release from skillet, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Add linguine, chicken broth, and marinara. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, for 7-8 minutes, until noodles are al dente. Drizzle skillet with olive oil and serve immediately, garnished with basil and parmesan. Optional: top with slices of mozzarella and transfer to broiler until cheese is bubbling and golden in spots, about 3-4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 856.9, Fat 46.3, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 87.5, Sodium 1196.6, Carbohydrate 77.1, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 9.5, Protein 31.1

Tips:

  • Use high-quality sausage: The type of sausage you use will greatly impact the flavor of your sauce. Opt for a flavorful, high-quality sausage that is made with fresh, natural ingredients.
  • Brown the sausage thoroughly: Browning the sausage before adding it to the sauce will develop its flavor and add depth to the sauce.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe calls for onions, garlic, and bell peppers, but you can add other vegetables as well, such as mushrooms, zucchini, or carrots.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes: Simmering the sauce allows the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer it, the better it will taste.
  • Season the sauce to taste: Taste the sauce before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.

Conclusion:

This spicy sausage meatball sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is perfect for pasta, pizza, or even as a dip. The meatballs are moist and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and spicy. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can easily make this delicious sauce at home.

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