Recipe: Spaghetti with Sausage Meatballs


Have your bowl, spoon and fork ready for this delicious sweet Italian sausage dish.

The following recipe, created by Rossella Rago, appears on BotticelliFoods.com. 

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

  • 1 Pound Sweet Italian Sausage Meat, casings removed
  • 1/4 Cup Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
  • 1/4 Cup Grated Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, Grated
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Basil, finely minced
  • 3 Tablespoons Botticelli Extra Virgin Olive Oil

For the Sauce and Spaghetti:

  • 2 Garlic cloves, sliced
  • 1-28 oz Can Botticelli Peeled Tomatoes, pureed by a blender
  • 1/2 Cup Water
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 3-4 Fresh Basil Leaves, torn
  • 1 Pound Botticelli Spaghetti
  • 1/2 Cup Grated Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese to serve

Directions

To make the meatballs:

  1. In a mixing bowl combine the sausage, cheese, garlic and basil and mix together until combined. Shape into 24 meatballs and transfer to a plate.  
  2. Put a large saute pan over a medium high flame and heat the oil. Add the meatballs to the pan and cook until browned on all sides, about 7-8 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  3. To make the sauce and spaghetti:
  4. In the same pan add the garlic and saute until golden, about 1 minute. Add the pureed tomatoes, water, salt and basil and meatballs to the pan. Lower the heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15-20 minutes while stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.
  5. Bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil. Drop the spaghetti in and cook until al dente. Drain and add to the pan with the sauce. Toss for 1-2 minutes over medium heat. Serve in warm bowls sprinkled with grated parmigiano reggiano cheese.

Serves: 4 to 6

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