Sausage Meatballs
Meatballs, a perennial party favourite, are even more delicious with the addition of Italian sausage. Serve with toothpicks and perhaps a garnish of chopped fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese. Offer some crusty bread to soak up all the sauce.
Servings: 50
Ingredients:
| Nutritional Info | |
| Per piece: about | - |
| cal | 39 |
| pro | 3 g |
| total fat | 2 g |
| sat. fat | 1 g |
| carb | 2 g |
| fibre | trace |
| chol | 11 mg |
| sodium | 106 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 2% |
| iron | 4% |
| vit A | 1% |
| vit C | 3% |
| folate | 2% |
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1 egg
1/3 cup (75 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp (25 mL) wine vinegar
2 tsp (10 mL) Dijon mustard
1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano
1 tsp (5 mL) Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper
8 oz (250 g) hot or mild Italian sausage
1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef
Sauce:
1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp (2 mL) crushed fennel seeds
1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
1 can (28 oz/796 mL) crushed tomatoes
1 tsp (5 mL) granulated sugar
Preparation:
In large bowl, whisk together egg, cheese, 1/4 cup (50 mL) water, vinegar, mustard, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt and pepper. Remove sausage from casings and add to bowl along with beef; mix well. Form by rounded tablespoonfuls (15 mL) into balls.
Arrange meatballs on large rimmed baking sheet. Bake in centre of 400°F (200°C) oven until no longer pink inside, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly.
Sauce: Meanwhile, in large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; fry onion, garlic, fennel seeds, salt and pepper until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and sugar; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 30 minutes. Scrape into blender; purée until smooth. Return to pan.
Add meatballs to sauce; toss to coat. (Make-ahead: Let cool for 30 minutes; refrigerate until cold. Transfer to airtight container; refrigerate for up to 2 days. Or freeze for up to 1 month; thaw in refrigerator and bring to simmer to continue.) Simmer until hot, about 5 minutes.
Additional Information
Source
Canadian Living Magazine: January 2005
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