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15-Minute Sausage Meatballs: Dinner DONE! Sausage meatballs: Make these quick and easy meatballs in just 15 minutes! Perfectly juicy and smothered in rich tomat

15-Minute Sausage Meatballs: Dinner DONE!

Craving a delicious, satisfying meal but short on time? These 15-minute sausage meatballs are your answer! This recipe transforms simple sausages into tender, flavorful meatballs swimming in a vibrant, herb-infused tomato sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, they deliver maximum flavor with minimal effort. Forget spending hours in the kitchen. We'll show you how to achieve a restaurant-quality dish in a fraction of the time, proving that quick meals can still be incredibly delicious and impressiv
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 700 g / 1.4 lb good sausages
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup chicken stock/broth, low sodium
  • 700 g / 24 oz tomato passata
  • 1/2 tsp dried Italian herb mix
  • 1/2 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 sprig basil, stalk for sauce, leaves for garnish
  • Parmesan, finely grated

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick pan over high heat. Add the sausages and stir for 4-5 minutes until lightly browned but still raw inside.
  2. Add the chopped garlic and stir for just 15 seconds until fragrant and light golden (be careful not to burn it!).
  3. Pour in the chicken stock and simmer rapidly for 1 minute to reduce by half.
  4. Add the tomato passata, Italian herbs, salt, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine.
  5. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then lower the heat to medium-high and let it simmer energetically for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves and a generous grating of Parmesan cheese. Perfect over pasta, polenta, or mashed potatoes!

Notes

- For extra flavor, try using spicy Italian sausages.
- If you don't have chicken stock, water works fine, but the stock adds a subtle depth.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.