Cuisine: Sausage
Instant Pot Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli
“Pasta e Fagioli” translates to “pasta and beans” in Italian. This recipe is outstanding. I have to admit I have never even been to an Olive Garden and hope I never do (sorry! I know it sounds snooty, but I just can't go there). I have given both the Instant Pot instructions as well as the stovetop version. This is a real crowd-pleaser. I should have added some chopped Italian Parsley to serve.
By - Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Homemade Breakfast Sausage
For some reason, I wanted to make my own sausage patties. These Homemade Breakfast Sausage are easy to make. I keep them in the freezer to use for my egg McMuffin breakfast sandwiches. I used fresh herbs because I have no dried. You could also make these using ground chicken or turkey.
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 12 Servings
Sausage, Potato & Broccoli on a Sheet Pan
Sheet pan dinners are very popular and with good reason; the prep is simple, easy cleanup. One pan, one dish, dinner's done. This Sausage, Potato & Broccoli on a Sheet Pan is a great combination and has a delicious garlic Dijon marinade.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Weeknight Beans on Toast
My daughter Grace made me this Weeknight Beans on Toast for Mother's Day dinner. It was so delicious and simple. This recipe will make more ragù than you need, but the leftovers can be repurposed as a quick topper for pasta on another night. Nothing beats the convenience of a bag of spinach, but any green will work here. Try mustard greens, kale, or collard greens.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Skillet Lasagna
This Skillet Lasagna is an easier and faster way to make lasagna than the traditional way all in one skillet. Do not substitute no-boil lasagna noodles for the traditional, curly-edged lasagna noodles here. Use either whole milk or part-skim ricotta here, but do not use fat-free ricotta, which has a very dry texture and bland flavor.
By - Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Hearty Italian Sausage, Cannellini Bean & Spinach Soup
Here's another one for the freezer. This Hearty Italian Sausage, Cannellini Bean & Spinach Soup is healthy and is an easy meal for a weeknight dinner. Serve it with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a loaf of crusty bread.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: Makes 12 cups
Sausage with Cranberry, Sage and Orange Zest Pinwheels
One of my favorite things to do is to develop recipes. I am always trying to add more hors d'oeuvres to my repertoire. I wasn't sure how these Sausage with Cranberry, Sage and Orange Zest Pinwheels would turn out. The combination of cranberries, sage and orange zest really works well with the sausage. They got rave reviews and are perfect for holiday parties.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 12 Servings
Sticky Bacon and Sage Wrapped Cocktail Sausages
I always have cocktail sausages in the fridge. You never know when you're going to have a party! These Sticky Bacon and Sage Wrapped Cocktail Sausages are really good and don't last long.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: Makes 30
Nigella’s Cocktail Sausages
Nigella's Cocktail Sausages have sesame oil, honey, and soy sauce which give them a sweet-savory stickiness that makes this hors d'oeuvres not last long. It's a very easy appetizer or snack to make for any party.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 8 - 10 Servings
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
This Chicken and Sausage Gumbo recipe is relatively quick to pull together compared to most traditional recipes. After preparing the roux, most of the time spent making gumbo is basically hands-free. You’ll just need to stir the pot occasionally to prevent sticking. You can serve it over rice for a complete meal and freeze the leftovers in gallon-size freezer bags. If there are any leftovers! Here is the recipe.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
