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A skillet filled with sausage meatballs in a marinara sauce with shredded cheese on the side.

Italian Sausage Meatballs

A woman's face.Angie Zoobkoff
This Italian sausage meatball recipe is made with flavorful ground sausage and a cheesy mozzarella filling.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 466 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Italian sausage casings removed
  • ¼ cup dried bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 16 (½-inch) cubes mozzarella
  • 2 cups marinara sauce

Instructions
 

  • Combine the sausage, bread crumbs, egg, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Shape the sausage mixture into 16 balls, pressing a cube of cheese into the center of each ball. Close the meat completely around the cheese. Each ball should be slightly smaller than a golf ball.
  • Place the meatballs in a cast iron or nonstick skillet and cook over medium heat until the meatballs are browned all over, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to low and pour in the marinara sauce (carefully as it may splatter). Simmer until the sausage is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F, about 10 minutes.

Notes

  • Avoid sticking--If you're using very lean sausage, add some oil to your skillet before browning the meatballs to prevent them from sticking.
  • Thin the sauce--If your sauce becomes too thick while simmering, add a splash of water to loosen it.
  • Storage and reheating--Cooked meatballs and sauce can be stored in the fridge or cooler in a sealed container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over low heat until warmed through.

Nutrition

Serving: 4 meatballsCalories: 466kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 23gFat: 29gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 1794mgFiber: 4gSugar: 14g
Keyword make-ahead meals, meatballs, skillet meals
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