Sausages are a lot like hot dogs: they’re comfort food, easy to make, and most of all, versatile. While they’re good on their own, they taste even better on a plate. These much-loved pieces of meat are primarily eaten for breakfast, but can also be used as an ingredient to create hearty, satisfying dishes that are ideal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Try these hearty sausage recipes now:
Macaroni and Cheese with Sausage and Peppers
What do you need:
- 1/2 kilo of Italian sausage
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups of marinara sauce
- 1 1/4 cups shell pasta
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Olive oil, for frying
- Chopped fresh parsley to garnish
Heat the olive oil over medium high heat in a large skillet, then cook the sausages until cooked through and golden brown. When done, add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic and cook for 5 minutes. Add the pasta, chicken broth, and marinara sauce. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes, or until pasta is cooked al dente. Finally, add the mozzarella and heavy cream. Stir until well combined with other ingredients. Remove from heat and garnish with parsley before serving.
Garlic Cheese Italian Sausage Subs
What do you need:
- 1/2 kilo of Italian sausage
- 4 pieces of secondary rolls, divided lengthwise
- 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
- 1/2 stick of unsalted butter
- 2 cups marinara or tomato sauce
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced basil leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Combine the garlic, unsalted butter, parsley, and kosher salt in a small bowl. Place the sub rolls on a rimmed baking sheet and brush the cut sides of each with the garlic butter mixture. Bake in a preheated oven (350F) for 8 minutes or until golden. Set aside. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat, then cook the sausages for 7 to 8 minutes. Add the marinara sauce and continue cooking for another 2 minutes. Pour sausage mixture onto toasted buns. Top with mozzarella and bake again for another 6 to 8 minutes. When ready, sprinkle with basil before serving.
You can do a lot with sausages: they can be eaten on their own, used in omelettes, pasta recipes, soups, sandwiches, and more. Try these delicious sausage recipes now!
