MEATBALL AND SAUSAGE CASSEROLE
As the grandfather of six oft-hungry children, Pierre Franey sought to develop dishes that would "capture their attention." This hearty, kid-friendly casserole of meatballs, sausage, onions, peppers and mushrooms did not disappoint. It's sort of a cross between a casserole and a stew, and can be served over pasta or polenta, or with a huge hunk of bread to sop up the herb-y tomato sauce. If you'd like, you can easily substitute ground chicken, turkey, pork or veal for the beef in the meatballs (or any combination of them all). The meatballs are seasoned with Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, cumin, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Depending on the composition of the meatballs, you might want to try other favorite spices, too, like ginger, coriander seed or fennel.
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, one pot, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Put the meat in a mixing bowl and add the bread crumbs, cheese, egg, broth, nutmeg, cumin, 1 teaspoon of the garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Blend well and shape the mixture into 24 small meatballs.
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick or enamelware skillet and add the meatballs. Cook, turning often, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove the meatballs and set aside. Prick the sausages with a fork and add them to the pan. Cook, turning often, until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Scatter the onions, mushrooms, green pepper and remaining 1 tablespoon garlic around the sausages, and sauté, about 5 minutes. Add the meatballs and the accumulated juices back to the pan (the pan will be crowded).
- Add the tomatoes, rosemary, wine and bay leaf and stir to dissolve any browned particles on the bottom of the skillet. Cover closely and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and sprinkle with basil when served.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 760, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 53 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 1292 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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santo hridoy
[email protected]This casserole was so easy to make and it turned out so good! I will definitely be making it again.
Goodness Felix
[email protected]I made this casserole for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Jubayer Monshi
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making it again.
bendy sans
[email protected]This casserole was a bit bland. I would have liked more seasoning.
jason j gamer
[email protected]I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish for a potluck or a casual dinner.
Ahtsham Ali
[email protected]This dish was a bit too heavy for my taste. I would have preferred a lighter sauce.
Shahnaz Mauli
[email protected]I made this casserole for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it without complaint.
William Daina
[email protected]This casserole was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Darley Ducas
[email protected]I love this casserole! It's so easy to make and always comes out perfect. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes and green beans.
Lisan Ahmed
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but I liked the combination of meatballs and sausage.
x_xThisDachi
[email protected]I've made this casserole several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out great.
Dilini Nisansala
[email protected]This casserole was bland and uninspired. I would not recommend it.
Hilario Rios
[email protected]The meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was excellent. I would make this again, but I would use a different meatball recipe.
shittu lite
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and tasted delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Sayed Ayan
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a total success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.
Moun Khan
[email protected]This meatball and sausage casserole was a hit with my family! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sausage added a nice kick. The sauce was rich and creamy, and the whole dish was very comforting.