Pierogi with Homemade Meat Sauce

This no-fuss Potato Pierogi with Homemade Meat Sauce is an easy weeknight meal that is ready in just 25 minutes using just 5 ingredients.

If you’ve never had Pierogi before, than your in for a real treat!

I remember having Pierogi with a spicy red sauce at a restaurant a few years ago. It was so tasty that I set out on a mission to find a way to recreate those flavors again.  So, I picked up a few boxes of frozen Pierogi at the grocery store and started experimenting! 

The pork chorizo mixed with simple tomato sauce and a touch of garlic, has so much flavor. You can also use ground Italian sausage, if desired.

Some folks don’t mind a runny sauce with Pierogi, but I’m not one of them. I wanted every bite of the potato stuffed pierogi topped with the chunky, spicy sauce. Oh, that’s another thing – I add crushed red pepper flakes to nearly everything! This recipe was no exception. My husband and I love some heat to our pasta sauces, and a few pinches of crushed red pepper brought this flavor to a whole new level. If you like spicy food, I highly recommend it!

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Potato Pierogi with Meat Sauce

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This no-fuss Potato and Onion Pierogi with Homemade Meat Sauce is an easy weeknight meal that is ready in just 25 minutes using just 5 ingredients.

• CourseMain Dish
• Cuisine5 ingredients or less, Italian, Main Dish

Servings	Prep Time
2 people	5 minutes

Cook Time	Passive Time
20 minutes	25 minutes

Servings Prep Time 2 people 5 minutes

Cook Time Passive Time 20 minutes 25 minutes

Potato Pierogi with Meat Sauce Print Recipe This no-fuss Potato and Onion Pierogi with Homemade Meat Sauce is an easy weeknight meal that is ready in just 25 minutes using just 5 ingredients. CourseMain Dish Cuisine5 ingredients or less, Italian, Main Dish Servings Prep Time 2 people 5 minutes Cook Time Passive Time 20 minutes 25 minutes Servings Prep Time 2 people 5 minutes Cook Time Passive Time 20 minutes 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 16 oz package frozen potato and onion filled pierogi
• 8 oz ground pork chorizo sausage or italian sausage
• 1 pint heirloom or cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 8-oz tomato sauce
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Servings: people

Instructions

1. Add Pierogi to 6 cups of boiling, lightly salted water. Boil according to package instructions. Drain; Cover to keep warm.
2. In a medium skillet over med-high heat, cook sausage until brown while breaking up the meat. Drain off any excess fat. Add half of the halved tomatoes, tomato sauce and garlic powder to the sauce. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
3. Divide pierogi onto two plates. Smother pierogi with desired amount of tomato sauce mixture. Top with the remaining tomatoes. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

• Chorizo is hard to tell when it is browned, so be sure to cook for at least 6-7 minutes.
• For spicier flavor, add a desired amount of crushed red pepper flakes to the simmering sauce.