Easy pork sausage meatballs in tomato sauce
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course, Dinner, Others
Easy pork sausage meatballs in tomato sauce
Description
Easy pork sausage meatballs in tomato sauce combines pork sausage meat shaped into medium meatballs, browned in olive oil until golden, then simmered in a tomato sauce made with chopped onions, garlic, dried thyme, canned tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and a touch of sugar if desired. The method starts by extracting the sausage meat from casings to form small meatballs, which ensures even cooking and a tender texture. After frying the meatballs and setting them aside, the sauce is gently cooked with aromatics until fragrant before the meatballs return to the pan to finish cooking as the sauce thickens.
The flavor develops through simple, well-balanced ingredients with a subtle sweetness from the balsamic vinegar and optional sugar complementing the acidity of canned tomatoes. The texture contrast between the crispy browned edges of the meatballs and the softened tomato sauce makes the dish satisfying and rustic.
Serving the meatballs over cooked pasta turns it into a complete meal, with the sauce coating the strands for a comforting dish that works well for family dinners or casual gatherings. The recipe allows for seasoning adjustments at the end to personalize the taste.
Ingredients
- 500 g pork sausage or bangers
- 1 red onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic finely chopped, cloves
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 2 chopped tomatoes x 400g cans
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar optional
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
to serve
- pasta cooked, of your choice
Instructions
- Cut the sausages open at one end and squeeze out the sausage meat into medium-sized meatballs. (I got 3 meatballs from each sausage).
- Form the meatballs with damp hands then fry in a hot frying pan with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Cook until golden brown then remove from the pan.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and fragrant then add the chopped tomatoes, thyme, vinegar and sugar.
- Cook for 5 minutes then add the meatballs back in and cook for a further 5-10 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has reduced slightly. (If the sauce seems too thick to begin with, add a splash of water).
- Season to taste and serve on top of cooked pasta.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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