Johnsonville® Sweet & Spicy Sauce with Meatballs
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Johnsonville® Sweet & Spicy Sauce with Meatballs
Ingredients
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2
packages
(24 ounceces each) frozen JOHNSONVILLE® Classic Italian, Three-Cheese Italian or Homestyle Meatballs
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2
tablespoons
olive oil
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1/2
cup
sliced Kalamata olives
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1/4
cup
chopped onions
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2
cloves
garlic, minced
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1
can
(14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
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1
can
(32 ounces) crushed tomatoes with basil
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1/2
cup
chili sauce
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3
tablespoons
tablespoons Asian red chili paste or 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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5
basil leaves, thinly sliced
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1/2
cup
shaved Parmesan cheese
Directions
In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the olives, onions and garlic; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes, until tender.
Stir in cranberry sauce until softened.
Add tomatoes, chili sauce, chili paste and basil. Bring to a simmer, stirring often.
Stir in Parmesan cheese.
Stovetop Preparation: Add meatballs to sauce. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally.
Slow Cooker Preparation: Place meatballs in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Pour sauce over meatballs. Cover and cook on high for about 3 hours or until meatballs are heated through.
