Hearty Meatball Casserole with Spicy Tomato Sauce

Hearty Meatball Casserole with Spicy Tomato Sauce

Juicy Italian sausage meatballs meet a zesty tomato sauce in this hearty casserole dish.
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Preparation time:35 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine the crumbled sausage, egg, oats, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
  • Mix well and shape into meatballs.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
  • Spritz the basket with cooking oil and cook the meatballs for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking.
  • Reserve the meatballs.
  • In a pan over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and sauté the chopped leek until tender and aromatic.
  • Stir in the garlic, chili pepper, oregano, basil, and celery seeds.
  • Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the brown mustard and tomato puree to the pan, stirring well.
  • Let the sauce cook for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the tomato sauce to a baking pan and nestle the reserved meatballs into the sauce.
  • Place the baking pan in the air fryer and cook at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes.
  • Serve the meatball casserole warm.
  • Enjoy!

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice
Pair with a robust Chianti or a Sangiovese for a truly Italian experience.

Nutrition values

Calories: 534 kcal | koolhydraten: 46 g | Eiwitten: 23.1 g | Vet: 29.7 g | Suiker: 8.1 g
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Cuisine; Italian