SAUSAGE-AND-PEPPER MEATBALLS

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A spring-loaded scoop makes quick work of forming meatballs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes     Ground Pork Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Coarse salt
3/4 pound spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, pureed, or 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
1/2 cup whole milk
1 pound ground pork
3/4 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
Grated Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a large heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, 5 minutes. Remove 1/3 cup onion and transfer to a cutting board. Add bell pepper to remaining onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is softened, 8 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water to pot, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon. Add tomatoes (if using crushed, add an additional 3/4 cup water) and red-pepper flakes and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs, milk, and 1 teaspoon salt. Roughly chop reserved onion and add to bowl, along with pork and fennel seed. Stir until just combined (do not overmix). Drop meat mixture by heaping tablespoons into sauce. Gently shake pot to submerge meatballs as much as possible, cover, and simmer until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Divide pasta among four bowls, top with meatballs and sauce, and sprinkle with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723 g, Fat 23 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 8 g

Mary Austin
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These meatballs were really easy to make and they turned out so flavorful. I'll definitely be making them again.


MD BOKUL HSASAN AKASH
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These meatballs were delicious! I served them with mashed potatoes and green beans and they were a hit with my family.


Vincente Choque
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Danial Saleem
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These meatballs were a little dry for my taste, but they still had a good flavor. I think I'll try adding some more breadcrumbs next time.


Bernard Coban
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a hit. They're so moist and flavorful, and they freeze really well too.


Miracle Franco
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These meatballs were really easy to make and they turned out so flavorful. I'll definitely be making them again.


Ahrar Shekh
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I made these meatballs for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Bubbly Boss
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These meatballs were delicious! I served them with spaghetti and marinara sauce and they were a hit with my family.


Adeola Davies
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These meatballs were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I'll probably make them again, but I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.


Jackie Mackay
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I made these meatballs for my husband's birthday party and he loved them. He said they were the best meatballs he's ever had.


Xohir Officials
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These meatballs were really easy to make and they tasted great. I'll definitely be making them again.


Sonu official
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I'm not a big fan of sausage, but I really enjoyed these meatballs. The peppers and spices balanced out the flavor perfectly.


Dennis Scott
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I followed the recipe exactly and my meatballs turned out perfectly. They were so juicy and delicious.


Khalil rajper
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These meatballs were a little dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


Muhammad Awais Hattar
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so moist and flavorful.


Skyler Reynolds
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Aleena Ahmed
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These sausage and pepper meatballs were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and had the perfect balance of flavors.