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.

shaikh kamran
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I'm very disappointed with this recipe.


abd alsalam
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but this recipe was a complete failure.


deejay Napis
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This recipe needs some serious improvement.


Islam se Mohabbat
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Shan Raja
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This recipe was a disaster! The meatballs were tough and the sauce was bland.


Mike Ringtho
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I found the sauce to be a bit too sweet for my taste, but the meatballs were excellent.


Kadi
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The meatballs were a little dry, but the sauce was very good.


Tilak Pariyar
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can use it to make spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna, or even just as a dipping sauce.


Athar Zubair
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


momen khan
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So easy and delicious! I used frozen meatballs and it still turned out great.


Kent Tompkins
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out great. They were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Foridul Sikder
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This Italian meat sauce with meatballs was a hit with my family! The sauce was flavorful and the meatballs were tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.