Italian Sausage And Spuds Food

FETTUCCINI ALFREDO WITH SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Cook fettuccine per package directions al dente.
• While the fettuccine cooks, heat a large skillet and add the oil. Heat the oil until it shimmers and fry the sage leaves (it only takes a few seconds), in batches, until all are fried. Leave the oil in the skillet and transfer the bay leaves to paper towels to dry.
• Separate the sausage into bite-size chunks and sauté them in the oil just until cooked through (don't overcook or sear). Add the minced garlic and cook 15-30 seconds or until the garlic softens and blooms. Transfer the sausage to a plate and set aside.
• Pour off the fat from the skillet while trying to preserve as much garlic as possible. Add the cream and bring it to a low boil while scraping the bottom of the pan. Reduce the heat and return the sausage to the skillet, and season with salt & pepper, to taste. Remove from the heat.
• Drain the pasta and place it on a large serving platter or bowl. Pour the sauce over the pasta, toss gently and sprinkle on the fried sage leaves.
• Garnish with grated Parmigiana.
• Enjoy!

ITALIAN SAUSAGE, POTATOES, PEPPERS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425° F (220° C).
• Place oven grate on the lower center rack, that is the second from the bottom.
• Add the potato wedges to a large pot of cold salted water.
• Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and then simmer until tender or a knife can pierce through. This takes about 8-10 minutes all depending on how thick your wedges are.
• Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large skillet, over medium-high heat.
• Lower the heat to medium, add 3-4 chopped garlic cloves and stir for about 30 seconds.
• Add the 2 sliced onions and cook for about 5-7 minutes.
• Add salt and pepper to taste. If you like a little heat, go ahead and add a pinch or two of red pepper flakes.
• Add the Italian sausages to the pan and combine with the onions. Saute for about 10 minutes.
• Check the potatoes for doneness.
• If a knife can easily be inserted, they are done. With a slotted spoon, transfer the parboiled potatoes to a large bowl.
• Add 1 teaspoon of paprika and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Combine with the parboiled potatoes and set aside.
• Add the sliced red and yellow peppers and the green onions to the pan. Saute for about 5 minutes or until they just begin to soften
• Transfer both the sausage and the potato mixture to a large deep baking dish (approximately 9 x 13 inches).
• Toss gently together.
• If desired, sprinkle with a little more paprika, about ½ teaspoon or so.
• Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 20 minutes.
• Uncover and bake for another 15-20 minutes or until most of the moisture has evaporated and the top layer appears to be nicely roasted.
• Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE, PEPPERS, AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Place the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown on all sides. Remove from skillet, and slice.
• Melt butter in the skillet. Stir in the yellow onion, red onion, and garlic, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in red bell pepper and green bell pepper. Season with basil, and oregano. Stir in white wine. Continue to cook and stir until peppers and onions are tender.
• Return sausage slices to skillet with the vegetables. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until sausage is heated through.

HOMEMADE SWEET ITALIAN SAUSAGE (MILD OR HOT)

Steps:

• Place the pork and red wine vinegar in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, paprika, red pepper flakes, fennel seed, brown sugar, oregano, and thyme. Knead until flecks of spice are evenly distributed through the sausage.
• Divide the sausage into thirds, and form into 3 logs; wrap each in plastic wrap. Place wrapped sausage into a freezer bag before freezing, or store in refrigerator for at least 12 hours before cooking.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE & PASTA POT

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the sausages until brown all over. Pour in the hot chicken stock and simmer with a lid on for 10 mins.
• Add the pasta to the pan, mix well and bring to the boil. Stir in the carrots and onions, cook for 5 mins, then add the celery and beans, and cook for a further 4 mins. Check that the pasta is cooked - if not, cook for a few minutes longer. Finally, stir in chopped parsley, season, and serve in large bowls.