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Devilishly Divine Creamy Tomato Sauce with Meatballs

CARNATION® MILKS
Devilishly Divine Creamy Tomato Sauce with Meatballs
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Easy
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
15 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
20 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
12 servings (two 6-serving meals)

Devilishly Divine Creamy Tomato Sauce with Meatballs is excellent served over the pasta of your choice. It gets some extra spark from red pepper flakes and the turkey sausage meatballs are easy to prepare. Feed your family twice, but only cook once! This recipe is already doubled. Just serve your family half and freeze the rest.

Devilishly Divine Creamy Tomato Sauce with Meatballs is a delightful, hearty dish that pairs wonderfully with any type of pasta. This recipe from CARNATION® MILKS brings a rich and creamy tomato sauce to your table, accented by a touch of heat from red pepper flakes. The turkey sausage meatballs are not only flavorful but also simple to prepare, making this dish perfect for busy weeknights. Made even more luscious with NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk, the sauce offers a creamy texture that envelops each meatball and pasta strand in savory deliciousness.

Imagine setting this dish down for a family dinner, knowing that with just one cooking session, you have enough to feed everyone twice. Use half tonight and freeze the rest for a quick, easy meal whenever you need it. The optional addition of chopped fresh parsley not only adds a burst of color but also a fresh, herbal note that compliments the robust tomato sauce.

Ideal for Father's Day or any dinner occasion, this recipe is a friendly fit for both lunch and dinner menus. Quick to prepare, it meets the demands of a nourishing, satisfying meal. Embrace the ease and comfort of knowing you'll serve a delicious main course that everyone will love.

INGREDIENTS

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350º F. Line baking sheet with sides with foil.

Step 2

Combine sausage and breadcrumbs in large bowl. Form mixture into 60, 1-inch meatballs. Place on prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake for 15 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain meatballs on paper towel lined plates.

Step 4

Meanwhile, combine marinara sauce, evaporated milk and red pepper flakes in large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until simmering. Add meatballs; stir.

Step 5

Serve half the sauce and meatballs over cooked spaghetti. Top with parsley, if desired.

TIP:

Freeze the remaining sauce and meatballs for another meal. Thaw in refrigerator and reheat in microwave or on stovetop. Serve with pasta of your choice.

INGREDIENTS

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