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1 Minute Meatballs Recipe

Whip up a delicious meal in minutes with this incredible shortcut! Skip the hours of meatball rolling and use pre-cooked sausage for incredibly flavorful 'meatballs' in your favorite dishes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is ideal for soups, stews, spaghetti, casseroles, or as an appetizer with your favorite dipping sauce. A time-saving trick that doesn't compromise on taste!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 13 mins
Calories 483.8 kcal
Protein 36g
Rating 4.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 1 Minute Meatballs

  • 1 lb bulk sausage
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)

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How to Make 1 Minute Meatballs

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the crumbled cooked sausage, Parmesan cheese, parsley, oregano, and garlic powder.
  2. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste. Gently mix until well combined.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage mixture and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until heated through and slightly browned.
  4. Use immediately in your favorite soup, stew, spaghetti sauce, casserole, or serve as an appetizer with marinara sauce or your preferred dipping sauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

57 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

73g

Carbs

1g

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