Love of Cooking

Recipes and Resources for Making Great Food

Cooking

Browse:
My Recipe Box

May We Recommend

Salsa Quesadillas
Find More Favorites

My Recipes

My Menu

Cook's Tools

Cooking Measurements
Wine Pairings
Cooking Terms
Bake, Broil or Grill?
My Recipe Box
Recipes
Menu
Array

Sweet Italian Sausage Meatballs

Empty StarEmpty StarEmpty StarEmpty StarEmpty Star
Rate this Recipe
Serves 16 | 
A yummy twist to the classic recipe.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
6 tablespoons milk
2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
6 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 eggs
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed, diced
4 tablespoons pine nuts
4 tablespoons dried currants
Olive oil, for frying

Directions:

  1. Mix together the breadcrumbs and milk in medium bowl. Let mix stand 5 minutes.
  2. Pour oil into a large pan. Bring to medium heat.
  3. Mix in parmesan, onion, basil, egg, garlic and black pepper to the breadcrumbs.
  4. Add the sausage, pine nuts and currants. Blend together well.
  5. Form mixture into balls. Place meatballs in the pan and cook until browned.
  6. Transfer meatballs to a paper towel lined plate. Let sit for a few minutes before serving.
Main Ingredient: Sausage
Cooking Method: Stovetop
Course: Side

Similar Recipes:

Rate this Recipe

Choose a rating
See Other Recipes Like This
Fall
Italian
Spring
Summer
Winter

Easy recipes your whole family will love

Easy recipes your whole family will love
Tired of loading up your shopping cart with snack foods you know aren't very healthy? We've got a simple solution to your snacking needs. View Recipes >

Prepare a Special Meal for Your Sweetheart

Prepare a Special Meal for Your Sweetheart
Worried about Valentine's Day dinner? Are you making your sweetheart a special dinner? What will you make? Here are a few recipe ideas to get you started. From main courses to a dessert and cocktail. View Recipes >
4

life's better on the inside

Much Better!

Get exclusive flash sale invitations, deals, recipes, freebies, events and news – delivered right to your inbox.