Italian Sausage Dinner Food

ITALIAN SAUSAGE SKILLET DINNER

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, brown sausage in 1 T olive oil; remove from skillet.
• Add remaining olive oil to skillet and saute peppers and onions for 5 minutes; remove from skillet.
• Add potatoes, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, fennel seed and water to skillet; simmer over medium heat, covered, about 5 minutes.
• Return sausage, peppers and onions to skillet and mix well. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until sausage is done and potatoes are tender.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE SHEET PAN DINNER

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a large baking sheet with some cooking spray.
• Add the sausages, red onion chunks, baby potatoes, bell pepper chunks, and zucchini slices to the greased baking sheet. Sprinkle the smoked paprika, the oregano and the salt and pepper over everything and toss well.
• Arrange the sausages evenly on the baking sheet and nestle them into the vegetables.
• Roast everything at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20-25 minutes, or until the sausages are cooked through completely and the baby potatoes are soft. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the sausages have reached an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Garnish with some fresh cilantro or parsley and serve this meal to your hungry family!

ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA SKILLET

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions.
• Mix together the ricotta and lemon zest in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper; set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Tear the sausage into 1- to 2-inch chunks and place in the skillet. Cook for 60 to 90 seconds, then flip and cook for an additional minute. Add the oregano, crushed red pepper, garlic and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is cooked through, about 4 minutes. Stir in the broccolini and jarred peppers. Using a ladle, remove 2/3 cup cooking water from the pasta pot and add to the skillet. Cook until the sauce is thickened and the broccolini is softened, about 3 minutes.
• Drain the pasta once cooked.
• Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the pasta, lemon juice, yellow tomatoes and Parmesan. Dollop on the ricotta mixture; tear the basil leaves into large pieces and sprinkle them over the skillet. Serve the bread alongside the pasta, whole or torn into large chunks.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE DINNER

Steps:

• Place the first six ingredients in a 6-qt. slow cooker. In a large skillet, brown sausages in oil. Reduce heat. Add wine and Italian seasoning, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Transfer to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until potatoes are tender.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and lightly grease your 2.5-quart casserole or baking dish, or a 9 x 13 baking pan with extra virgin olive oil.
• Cook your rotini, penne, rigatoni, or ziti pasta per the package instructions, minus about two minutes for an al dente texture. Drain and rinse in cool water to stop the cooking process.
• Transfer the cooked pasta to your prepared baking dish.
• Pour marinara or spaghetti sauce over the cooked pasta layer.
• Cut your Italian sausage links into chunks and press them into the top of the sauce layer.
• Grate mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses then spread over the top of the sausage layer.
• Top with fresh cut basil and bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 35-40 minutes. The casserole should be bubbling around the edges and the sausage pieces should have an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (71 degrees C) when done.
• Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Garnish with more cheese, basil, or chopped parsley if desired.

CREAMY ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions.
• While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Cook the Italian sausage along with the onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt until the sausage is no longer pink.
• Drain excess fat from the skillet if necessary and return the meat mixture to the pan.
• Turn the heat to low and add the cream to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and add in the spinach.
• Cook, stirring for about 3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
• Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted. Stir the pasta into the sauce.
• Serve immediately.

ITALIAN PEPPER AND SAUSAGE DINNER

Steps:

• In a large,skillet brown the sausage until it is cooked through.
• Drain the fat and drain the sausage on paper towels.
• In the same pan heat your olive oil add and sauté the peppers, and onions, until the onion is translucent,then add the garlic and sauté gently but do not brown your garlic.
• This will make the dish bitter.
• The vegetables should be tender.
• Stir in the tomatoes, spices, Romano cheese and sausage.
• Cover the pan and simmer all over a medium-low heat for 8-10 minute.
• If your mixture seems too thick you can add a little water or red wine.
• While the meat mixture is cooking, the pasta can be prepared as per directions.
• You do not want to overcook your pasta.
• You want a little firmness to your noodles.
• When you are ready to serve use a large platter.
• The noodles first, then spoon the meat mixture over.
• Mix slightly.
• Sprinkle with the Parigiano-Reggiano and place your fresh basil leaves atop.
• This goes well with a full bodied red wine, a green salad with Italian oil and vinegar dressing, and most of all a good hard crusted peasant bread.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausages and brown on both sides, cooking through most of the way but not completely. Remove the sausages from the skillet to a plate and cover with foil.
• Add the other tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the peppers, onions and diced potatoes and season with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano and paprika. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring often.
• Stir in the tomato paste and then pour in the marsala wine. Stir and then cover the skillet and cook for another 10 minutes until the potatoes have softened.
• Slice the Italian sausage into thick rounds and then add them to the skillet along with any juices from the plate.
• Remove the cover and add the sausages back to the skillet along with the beef broth. Cook, uncovered for another 7-8 minutes until the sausage and potatoes are cooked through.
• Serve on sub rolls, with or without cheese or on top of your favorite pasta.

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