Meatball and Sausage Casserole Recipe

Name: Meatball and Sausage Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound ground turkey, chicken, beef, pork or veal or any combination; 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 egg; 1/4 cup fresh or canned chicken broth; ⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 4 teaspoons chopped parsley; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 sweet or hot Italian sausages, 1 pound; 1 cup chopped onions; 1/4 pound mushrooms, sliced; 1 large green pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 cups crushed canned tomatoes; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 bay leaf; 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or Italian parsley

Servings: persons

3/4 pound ground turkey, chicken, beef, pork or veal or any combination
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1/4 cup fresh or canned chicken broth
⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
4 teaspoons chopped parsley
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 sweet or hot Italian sausages, 1 pound
1 cup chopped onions
1/4 pound mushrooms, sliced
1 large green pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups crushed canned tomatoes
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 bay leaf
4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or Italian parsley

1
Put the meat in a mixing bowl and add the bread crumbs, cheese, egg, broth, nutmeg, cumin, 1 teaspoon of the garlic, parsley, salt and pepper.
2
Blend well and shape the mixture into 24 small meatballs.
3
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet and add the meatballs.
4
Prick the sausages with a fork and add them.
5
Cook, turning the meatballs and sausages, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
6
Carefully pour off the fat.
7
Scatter the onions, mushrooms, green pepper and remaining 1 tablespoon garlic around the meatballs and sausages.
8
Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
9
Add the tomatoes, rosemary, wine and bay leaf and stir to dissolve any browned particles on the bottom of the skillet.
10
Cover closely and simmer for 10 minutes.
11
Remove the bay leaf and sprinkle with basil when served

371

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pound ground turkey, chicken, beef, pork or veal or any combination, 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Meatball and Sausage Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Meatball and Sausage Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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