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Looking for inspiration for meatball sauce ideas? Look no further than my comprehensive list of easy-to-make Sauces for Meatballs! From rich and savory to tangy and sweet, there is a sauce on this list for everyone.
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Meatball Sauces
Every time I make meatballs, my mind races with possibilities! What will I serve them with this time? Will they go on toothpicks, or on a big bed of pasta? And most importantly, what amazing meatball sauce recipe will I use this time?
That's the thing about meatballs- there are so many options! They're the perfect canvas for any kind of sauce you can imagine, from rich cream sauce to tangy tomato to a sweet and spicy Garlic Chili sauce.
And the best part is, the sauces are all so easy! Whip them up as the meatballs are cooking and they'll be piping hot and fresh for serving. You're going to love choosing new flavors every time- I know I sure do!
Creamy Meatball Sauces
Creamy sauces are some of the best sauces for meatballs! These rich and flavorful sauces pair perfectly with pasta, or are great served on their own as a dipping sauce for meatballs.
Asian Meatball Sauces
Asian meatballs are the perfect change of pace if you're used to tomato sauces for meatballs! If you're looking for fun new meatball sauce ideas, you've got to try these Asian sauces for meatballs. They're so easy and so full of sweet and spicy flavor!
Savory Meatball Sauces
From tomato sauce for meatballs to BBQ to homemade buffalo sauce, here are some of the best easy sauces for meatballs! These classic sauces will please any dinner-goer and are the perfect choice to set out for dipping.
Classic Meatball Sauce
Looking for a truly incredible treat? Then you've got to try my favorite Meatball Sauce Recipe. Loaded with Italian seasonings, sweet and tangy tomato sauce, and tons of sauteed pork loin and sausage for flavor, this decadent meaty tomato sauce pairs perfectly with meatballs and makes for an incredible and filling meal!
Scroll to the bottom of the page for the recipe- trust me, you won't regret trying it!
Meatballs with Sauce Tips
- If you're serving meatballs in sauce, set them in the sauce directly after cooking them so they soak up plenty of flavor!
- Meatballs are tender and fluffy and can fall apart when dipped into sauce that's too thick, so make sure to serve a thin enough sauce that meatballs don't fall apart in the bowl.
- Choose a sauce based on the occasion and the way you're serving meatballs! Buffalo is perfect for dipping cocktail meatballs at a party; meatball sauce is better for a big family dinner with pasta.
- If you're setting out dipping sauce for a party, make sure to change it out frequently or let people take smaller cups of sauce with them as to avoid cross-contamination.
Meatball Sauces FAQs
The best sauce for meatballs depends on the kind of meatball, and what you want out of the flavor! For Italian-style meatballs, try a tomato sauce or Alfredo. For pork meatballs, Teriyaki might be your best choice. There are so many great flavor combinations!
Adding the sauce before or after cooking depends on how you want to serve your meatballs! Typically, meatballs are at least browned before being added to sauce to let them form a nice crust. They can then be added to sauce to fully cook, or dipped in sauce later if you want to save some meatballs for another meal.
Meatballs are an ultra flexible protein that can be added to all sorts of dinner plans! Serve them on pasta with a cream or tomato sauce for a classic meatballs and pasta, or set them over rice with a sweet chili sauce and steamed vegetables. Or, skewer them on toothpicks and serve them with a range of roasted vegetables for a meal of dipped treats!
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Meatball Sauce
Equipment
- Dutch oven or large pot
- Wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 1 pound sausage
- 1 pound pork loin cubed
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 4 28 oz. tomato sauce cans
- 1 small onion or half 1 large onion, chopped
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- salt & pepper to taste
- cooked meatballs
Instructions
- Place a large deep pan or Dutch Oven over high heat and add olive oil. Add onion and let it cook for 2-3 minutes, until soft.¼ cup olive oil, 1 small onion
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until the onions are golden and the garlic aromatic.1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- Add sausage and pork loin to the pan. Cook until meat is golden brown, stirring occasionally.1 pound pork loin, 1 pound sausage
- Gradually pour in tomato sauce. Add sugar, salt and pepper to taste, and Italian seasoning.1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning, 4 28 oz. tomato sauce cans, ½ teaspoon sugar, salt & pepper
- Stir and add in cooked meatballs. Cover and simmer 4 hours, stirring occasionally. Don't stir too much, or it can break up the meatballs.cooked meatballs
- Serve over pasta, and enjoy!
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Notes
- If you're serving meatballs in sauce, set them in the sauce directly after cooking them so they soak up plenty of flavor!
- Meatballs are tender and fluffy and can fall apart when dipped into sauce that's too thick, so make sure to serve a thin enough sauce that meatballs don't fall apart in the bowl.
- Choose a sauce based on the occasion and the way you're serving meatballs! Buffalo is perfect for dipping cocktail meatballs at a party; meatball sauce is better for a big family dinner with pasta.
- If you're setting out dipping sauce for a party, make sure to change it out frequently or let people take smaller cups of sauce with them as to avoid cross-contamination.
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