Rocket Pasta with Spicy Sausage Meatballs Recipe

Name: Rocket Pasta with Spicy Sausage Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Spicy Italian Sausage; 1 whole Large Egg; ⅓ cups Milk; 1/2 cups Bread Crumbs; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1 teaspoon Oregano, Dried; 1 Tablespoon Parsley, Dried; 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Ground Black Pepper; 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; 1/4 cups Parmesan Cheese; 32 ounces, fluid Red Sauce, I Have My Own Homemade But You Can Use Any Store Bought Sauce Too; 1 pound Whole Wheat Linguini; 5 ounces, weight Baby Arugula (rocket); Parmesan Cheese, For Garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1 pound Spicy Italian Sausage
1 whole Large Egg
⅓ cups Milk
1/2 cups Bread Crumbs
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 teaspoon Oregano, Dried
1 Tablespoon Parsley, Dried
1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoons Fresh Ground Black Pepper
1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 cups Parmesan Cheese
32 ounces, fluid Red Sauce, I Have My Own Homemade But You Can Use Any Store Bought Sauce Too
1 pound Whole Wheat Linguini
5 ounces, weight Baby Arugula (rocket)
Parmesan Cheese, For Garnish (optional)

1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Grab a mixing bowl and combine all of your meatball ingredients, the pork through the Parmesan cheese on the above list.
2
Roll your meatballs into golf ball sizes (or larger if youd like) and bake for 30 minutes, rotating halfway through cooking.
3
At this point I would begin my red sauce.
4
You can check out the recipe on my blog for ingredients and directions or just use store bought.
5
Cook the sauce until the meatballs are finished and set aside.
6
In a large pot bring water to a boil (enough to cover pasta well), add the pasta and a generous amount of salt.
7
If youre not a fan of salting the water, you dont have to.
8
I find it adds extra flavor.
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Boil the the pasta until its al dente.
10
When meatballs are ready remove from oven to let cool a bit.
11
Drain your pasta and return to pot.
12
Stir in all of the pasta sauce and the baby arugula (reserve a small amount of arugula to chop and garnish) and stir for a minute or longer to combine and wilt the arugula.
13
Plate and serve along with meatballs; garnish with arugula and additional Parmesan cheese if youd like.

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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.

My Personal Notes

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Spicy Italian Sausage, 1 whole Large Egg, ⅓ cups Milk, 1/2 cups Bread Crumbs, and more.

Yes, Rocket Pasta with Spicy Sausage Meatballs falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Rocket Pasta with Spicy Sausage Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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