Spicy Sausage Meatball Sauce Recipes

SPICY SAUSAGE MEATBALL SAUCE

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.

SPICY MEATBALLS WITH SAUCE

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.