Description
This versatile sausage recipe serves as a perfect base for a variety of hearty meals. Whether you choose to bake, grill, or skillet-cook the sausages, you’ll get deliciously browned and fully cooked sausages ready to be paired with your favorite vegetables, potatoes, or pasta. Ideal for quick and satisfying dinners any day of the week.
Ingredients
Sausage
- 1 lb sausage (Italian, smoked, or breakfast)
Cooking Fat
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
Optional Add-Ins
- Onions, sliced
- Bell peppers, sliced
- Potatoes, diced
- Pasta, cooked
Instructions
- Preheat Cooking Surface: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat or preheat your oven to medium-high temperature if baking.
- Cook Sausage: Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil or butter to the skillet. Place sausages in the skillet or on a baking tray and cook until they are browned on all sides and fully cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 160 °F. This usually takes about 15-20 minutes depending on the thickness.
- Add Vegetables or Sides: If using optional ingredients like onions, peppers, or potatoes, add them to the skillet or bake them alongside the sausages until tender and cooked through. For pasta, cook separately according to package instructions and serve alongside the sausage.
- Serve: Plate the sausages with your chosen sides and enjoy immediately while hot.
Notes
- Pair sausages with marinara sauce, mustard, or gravy depending on your sausage choice.
- Leftover cooked sausages can be frozen for up to 2 months for convenience.
- Using a meat thermometer is recommended to ensure sausages reach safe internal temperature.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Global
