16 Best Homemade Sauces For Meatballs
on Sep 27, 2022, Updated Nov 19, 2023
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Meatballs are a versatile dish that can be prepared in so many ways. You can add them to tomato sauce and enjoy with spaghetti, serve them as appetizers, or enjoy them on buns. In this post we’re sharing 16 of the best Sauces for Meatballs. They’re great for family dinners and parties!
Perfect Ragu Sauce
Red wine adds a delicious layer of flavor to this ragu sauce and carrot and celery add texture. It comes together easily and simmers over low heat to let the flavors meld. Serve it over your favorite kind of pasta.
Best Sunday Sauce
This homemade tomato sauce is full of traditional Italian ingredients including canned tomatoes, garlic, tomato paste, red wine, basil, parsley, oregano, and red pepper flakes. A cinnamon stick adds a hint of sweetness.
Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
You’ll love the rich and savory flavors of this spaghetti sauce. Try it with equal amounts of ground beef and Italian sausage for a delicious flavor.
Mushroom Cream Sauce
The addition of white wine adds a boost of delicious flavor to this creamy mushroom sauce. Add meatballs and veggies and serve over pasta!
Homemade Tomato Sauce
This simple tomato sauce is a great recipe to use as a base. It can be served with meatballs and pasta, or used to make homemade barbeque sauce. You’ll need a handful of basic ingredients and it’s ready to enjoy in about 40 minutes.
Easy Meatloaf Sauce
For some homeccooks, meatloaf isn’t done unless it’s topped with a sweet and delicious glaze. This recipe for meatloaf sauce can also be enjoyed with meatballs! All you need is ketchup, bbq sauce, brown sugar, dijon mustard, and salt and pepper.
Marinara Sauce
You’ll love the rich tomato flavor of this marinara sauce. The ingredients meld together to create a sauce that’s tangy, savory, and flavorful.
Honey Garlic Meatball Sauce
You can’t go wrong with honey garlic meatballs. It’s an easy dish to pull together and is delicious served over rice or noodles, or as an appetizer.
Bolognese
These flavorful meatballs are made with a combination of ground beef, pork, and veal. They’re tossed in a rich sauce that includes bacon for delicious smoky flavor. Serve this dish with garlic bread and a fresh garden salad.
Sweet and Sour Meatball Sauce
This classic sweet and sour meatball dish gets its color and flavor from ketchup and grape jelly. Using a package of frozen meatballs makes it extra easy to prepare.
Swedish Meatball Sauce
This classic Swedish meatball sauce is creamy, tangy, and savory. Make it a meal by adding meatballs and serving it over noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Garlic Butter Sauce
Your guests will love the flavor of meatballs tossed in savory garlic butter sauce. It’s a simple recipe of butter, fresh garlic, flour, and chicken broth that comes together easily.
Vodka Cream Sauce
This vodka cream sauce is restaurant-quality! Make a plan to serve it with meatballs at your next dinner party. It’s creamy, rich, and full of delicious savory flavors.
Tomato Basil Sauce
This tomato basil sauce gets its creamy texture and flavor from whipping cream, sour cream, and parmesan cheese. It’s delicious served with meatballs or used as a sauce on meatloaf or veggies.
Mushroom Gravy
The mushrooms in the gravy add a delicious woodsy flavor and great texture. Toss meatballs in the sauce and serve over noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Sage Brown Butter Sauce
Fresh sage leaves make all the difference in this brown sauce. Serve it with the meatballs included in the recipe and a side of rice for a savory and delicious meal.
Easy Sauce for Meatballs Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, optional
Instructions
- Season the ground beef with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, add the beef and the onion. Cook, stirring often until browned. Drain and discard any excess grease.
- Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, parsley, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir well to combine and bring to a boil. Add the water and stir well.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until done. Add the chopped basil just before serving.
- Enjoy the meat sauce over your favorite pasta!
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
