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Italian Sausage Rigatoni
By Lady Butterfly
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Servings 6
- 1 packages (19 ounce) JOHNSONVILLE® Italian Mild Sausage Links, grilled and coin-sliced
- 1 package (1 pound) rigatoni pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
- 1 jar (26 ounces) of your favorite pasta sauce
Cook sausage links according to package directions
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By carolync
Cook sausage links according to package directions; drain, cut into 1/4-inch slices and set aside
- 1 package (19 ounces) Johnsonville® Mild or Hot Italian Sausage Links, casings removed
- 1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 can (2.25 ounces) sliced black olives, drained
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 teaspoons yellow cornmeal
- 2 tubes (13.2 ounces, each) refrigerated country Italian bread dough
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce
Italian Sausage, Peppers and Onions
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By á-15395
Place the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown on all sides
- 6 (4 ounce) links sweet Italian sausage
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup white wine
Zucchini Stuffed with Italian Sausage
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By á-4084
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Cut each zucchini lengthwise in half
- 6 medium zucchini (about 8 ounces each)
- 1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
- 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Black Pepper Reggiano French Toast with Italian Sausage Patties and Warm Honey
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By carvalhohm
Preheat a griddle pan to medium-high
- 1 1/2 pounds ground pork
- 1/4 cup dry red wine
- 1 teaspoon fennel seed, 1/3 palmful
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1/3 palmful
- 1 teaspoon granulated onion, 1/3 palmful
- 1 teaspoon ground sage, 1/3 palmful
- 2 teaspoons coarse black pepper, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt, divided
- 2 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- Freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 8 slices good quality white bread or Italian bread
- 2 to 3 tablespoons melted butter
- Warm honey, for drizzling
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By á-6954
A simple and easy must try recipe
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 large russet baking potatoes, sliced in half, and then in 1/4-inch slices
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup bacon bits, optional
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups kale or Swiss chard, chopped
- 1 (16-ounce) can chicken broth
- 1 quart water
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
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By Coldsnap46
This lasagna comes together super quickly in the slow cooker, and then cooks for 4 to 6 hours on low, and is ready
- 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped, about 1/2 cup
- 3 (15-ounce) cans Italian-style tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded, about 8 ounces
- 1 (15-ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 15 uncooked lasagna noodles
Italian Sausage & Tomato Soup by Emeril
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By rollingstone577
A nice easy and tasty recipe by a legend
- 4 slices of Bacon
- 2 lbs of ground Italian Sausage
- 2 cups Red Onions chopped fine
- 1 T of Essence
- 1 t of Essence
- 1/2 t Crushed Red Pepper
- 2 Bay leaves
- 2 T Garlic minced
- 8 cups diced Tomatoes
- 6 cups Chicken stock
- 1/2 Cilantro fresh and chopped
Homemade Sweet Italian Sausage
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By sheilaolim
It's easy to make your own Italian-style sausage with a lot of delicious herbs and spices
- 2 pounds ground pork
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 1/4 teaspoons paprika
- 1 1/4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seed
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
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By á-11135
This dish is so easy to put together, and so tasty! Chunky potatoes combine with carrots, onions, and whole links o...
- 3 large potatoes, washed and cut into bite size cubes
- 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 4 to 5 whole Italian sausage links
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder,
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3/4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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By BobN
This soup is awesome! And yes, it's better than Olive Garden's, because you made it yourself
- 1 pound Italian sausages (use spicy to get that signature Olive Garden flavor)
- 4 to 6 russet potatoes, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup real bacon pieces (optional)
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced, about 3 to 4 cloves
- 32 ounces chicken broth
- 1 cup kale or Swiss chard, chopped
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons flour
Homemade Italian Sausage Meatballs with Alfredo Sauce
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By flour_arrangements
Easy to make. Crowd-pleaser
- Italian Sausage meatballs:
- 1 1/4 tsp fine grain sea salt
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic salt
- 2 tsp minced onion
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp fennel
- 1/2 tsp crushed sage
- 3/4 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp parsley
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp basil
- 2 pounds ground turkey thigh
- Alfredo Sauce:
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup half and half
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup 3 cheese blend
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- big pinch black pepper
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1 tsp dried minced garlic
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By jdwooten
This wonderful hearty, make ahead casserole really hits the spot
- 1 1/2 pounds Italian sausage (mild or hot)
- Olive oil, optional
- 2 onions, coarsely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large sweet red pepper, coarsely chopped
- 28 ounces meatless extra chunky pasta sauce
- 213 ml can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon fennel seed
- 5 cups penne pasta
- 1 (284 g) package fresh spinach (trimmed and coarsely chopped)
- 3 cups provolone cheese or mozzarella cheese. shredded
- 1 cup asiago cheese or parmesan cheese, grated
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By bnpolley
A weight watcher friendly meal of Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta
- 1/2 pound uncooked turkey sausage, Italian-style, casings removed
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, extra-virgin
- 2 medium yellow pepper, cut into 2-inch long thin strips
- 1 medium uncooked onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes, fire-roasted recommended
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or less to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 8 ounces uncooked whole-wheat pasta, fusilli
- 1/3 cup basil, fresh, chopped
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By carvalhohm
Ready in less than 30 minutes! This delicious Italian skillet dinner features orzo, pork sausage, vegetables and to...
- 1 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta, about 6 1/2 ounce
- 1 (11-ounce) bag frozen healthy colors market blend vegetables
- 1 pound Italian pork sausage links, cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 1 (14-1/2 ounce) can fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, about 3 ounces
- Fresh parsley, chopped, if desired
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