My Sausage Meatball Recipe is made spicy with hot Italian sausage and red pepper flakes. Use these delicious meatballs on pizza, a bowl of pasta, or in a hot Italian sub sandwich. So many options, and super easy to make ahead of time!
1poundground pork- we like to use a spicy HOT version
1largeegg
1/4cuponion- minced
1clovesgarlic- minced
1/4cupparmesan cheese- freshly shredded
1/3cupPanko breadcrumbs
1teaspoonred pepper flakes
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper- to taste
2Tablespoonscold water- or a little more
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground sausage, egg, parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, onions and garlic, seasonings, and a little bit of cold water. Use your hands to mix the ingredients together. Be careful to avoid over-mixing as this can make the meat tough.
Gently divide the mixture into 8 sections, and use your hands to form them into meatballs. Add them to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake the meatballs on 400 degrees for approximately 18-20 minutes, or until nearly done.
Notes
I often under-cook the meatballs slightly if I'm using them in a sauce. Just make sure you continue to cook them fully in the sauce later.
These freeze well. You can freeze them raw, par-cooked, or fully cooked.
There are many recipe variations listed on the blog post.
Use these meatballs in homemade pizza, with marinara sauce or curry sauce, or in hot sub sandwiches!