One Ingredient Sausage Meatballs Recipe
Introduction
These one-ingredient sausage meatballs are incredibly simple to make yet packed with rich, savory flavor. Perfect for a quick dinner, they pair wonderfully with pasta or your favorite sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Italian sausage links
Instructions
- Step 1: If baking, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Step 2: Using a sharp knife, carefully slice open the casing of each sausage link. Squeeze out about one-third of the sausage meat by hand and roll it into a ball. Repeat until you form 9 meatballs.
- Step 3: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning frequently, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Serve warm with your favorite pasta and sauce.
Tips & Variations
- For a baked version, place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F for about 15-18 minutes until cooked through.
- Add chopped fresh herbs like parsley or basil to the meat before forming meatballs for extra flavor.
Storage
Store leftover cooked meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave before serving. You can also freeze cooked meatballs for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use other types of sausage for this recipe?
Yes, you can use any type of sausage you like, such as spicy, sweet, or chicken sausage. Just make sure to remove the casing before forming the meatballs.
Do I have to cook the meatballs on the stove?
No, you can bake the meatballs in the oven at 400°F for about 15-18 minutes if you prefer a hands-off method or want to avoid splatter.
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One Ingredient Sausage Meatballs Recipe
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 9 meatballs 1x
Description
A simple and delicious One Ingredient Sausage Meatballs recipe featuring Italian sausage links shaped into meatballs and cooked to perfection. These meatballs are perfect served with pasta and sauce or can be frozen for later use.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Italian sausage links
Instructions
- Preheat the oven (optional): If you prefer baking, preheat your oven to 400°F to prepare for cooking the meatballs later.
- Prepare the sausage meatballs: Using a sharp knife, carefully slice open the casing of each sausage link. Then, use your hands to squeeze out about one-third of the sausage meat from each link and roll it into a ball. Repeat this process with the remaining sausage meat to form a total of 9 meatballs.
- Cook the meatballs on the stovetop: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs to the pan and cook, turning often to brown all sides. Continue cooking for approximately 20 minutes or until the meatballs are fully cooked through.
- Serve or store: Once cooked, serve the sausage meatballs alongside your favorite pasta and sauce or allow them to cool and freeze for use in future recipes.
Notes
- Ensure sausage is cooked thoroughly to an internal temperature of 160°F for safety.
- You can bake the meatballs at 400°F for about 15-20 minutes as an alternative to stovetop cooking.
- Freezing cooked meatballs allows for convenient future meal preparation.
- Use Italian sausage links of your preferred heat level (mild or spicy) to customize flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: sausage meatballs, Italian sausage, one ingredient meatballs, easy meatball recipe, stovetop meatballs
