Pork Sausage Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Servings 4
Calories 714kcal
Ingredients
- 8 pork sausages any good quality pork sausage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 14 oz (400g) chopped tomatoes
- pinch of sugar
- 1 sprig fresh basil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 lb (500g) spaghetti
- Freshly grated parmesan to serve
- 1 cup chicken stock or water
Instructions
- Cut each sausage open at one end and squeeze out the meat. Roll into balls with damp hands (about 3 per sausage).
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large, deep pan over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the chopped tomatoes and stock or water, scraping up any browned bits. Add the fresh basil and a pinch of sugar. Season to taste.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water.
- Toss the pasta into the sauce with the meatballs. Add a splash of pasta water if needed. Serve with grated parmesan.
Nutrition
Calories: 714kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 841mg | Potassium: 442mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 218IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 4mg
