Cuisine: Sausage

Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Chicken Sausage & Brussels Sprouts

This is an easy sheet pan dinner for a busy weeknight that uses 1 pound of Brussels sprouts, Trader Joe’s Chicken Sausage and Trader Joe’s Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Butter and Sage. It’s is so simple. You halve the Brussels sprouts and toss with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then put them on a baking sheet with the sliced sausages and sprouts. It only takes 10 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yields: 3 Servings

Tomato & Italian Sausage Risotto

This Tomato and Italian Sausage Risotto is made by cooking the arborio rice in broth, adding half a cup at a time, until it is creamy and al dente. The Italian sausage is cooked separately and then added to the risotto along with the Parmesan cheese. The risotto is then stirred until it is heated through and the flavors are combined. I love it when there are leftovers the next day. I always make arancini, which Italian rice balls that are stuffed with mozzarella, coated with breadcrumbs, and deep fried.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings

Sheetpan Layerless Lasagna

Giada De Laurentiis came up with this easy Sheetpan Layerless Lasagna. If you like crispy edges, this is it. By putting it on a sheetpan, it creates more crispiness. I love the fact that you don't have the tedious task of layering. You can make it ahead of time and refrigerate until it's time to serve - pull it out of the fridge about 30 minutes prior to baking.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 50 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Rigatoni with Sausage and Fennel

There is nothing more satisfying than rummaging through the fridge and finding all the ingredients for dinner. This Rigatoni with Sausage and Fennel is absolutely delicious. I know many people that do not like fennel. Fennel can be eaten raw in salads, where there is a strong anise flavor, but when it's cooked it becomes sweeter and mellower and nearly all that licorice flavor melts away.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Tuscan Sausage Pasta

Tuscan Sausage Pasta is comfort food at its best, perfect for a chilly autumn night. It's a combination of pasta, Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a rich cream sauce. It's ready in under 30 minutes.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Yields: 6 Servings

Bloody Mary Sausage Casserole

Bloody Marys aren’t just for breakfast. This Bloody Mary Sausage Casserole uses spicy Bloody Mary mix, which gives it a nice kick. The bacon-wrapped sausage is braised in the oven with white beans, a perfect combination.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Yields: 6 Servings

Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sausage and “Rice”

Acorn squash is rich in antioxidants, which can help to protect people against health issues like arthritis, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and certain cancers. I love acorn squash and I made this Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sausage and “Rice”. The squash is roasted until tender, and then stuffed with a mixture of Italian sausage, mushrooms, riced cauliflower, and fresh herbs. Serve it with a side salad for the perfect easy dinner.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Sloppy Ottos

Anyone that knows me well, knows that I make the best sloppy joes ever. It's a fact. I have been cooking lunch at a school since 2004 and I made sloppy joes on the first day. I feel like I "hooked" them! Though over the years, many kids are dubious. They don't like the fact that there are little green bits (green peppers) in them. I wised up and cut them up VERY small. Anyway, this is going way off on a tangent! I saw this recipe for Sloppy Ottos, which is a different version. It involves sausage and sauerkraut and the pretzel bun, which is the new thing. I have to say, they were really good and my Dad approved.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings

Cheesy White Bean & Sausage Tomato Bake

I made this Cheesy White Bean & Sausage Tomato Bake last night for dinner and it got rave reviews. The original recipe did not have any sausage. you can leave out the sausage and then it's paleo, sugar-free, low-carb, gluten-free, whole30, and vegetarian! It is so fast and easy to make and it's all done in one pan.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Pasta with Sausage, Basil and Mustard

My husband made Nigel Slater's Pasta with Sausage, Basil and Mustard for dinner. It was absolutely delicious. The spicy Italian sausage goes really well with the creamy mustard sauce and basil. It's perfect for a cool fall or winter evening.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings