15 Recipe Ideas For Hot Italian Sausage Unleash Your Inner Chef!

1. Italian Sausage and Pepper Skewers

Ingredients:

• 1 pound hot Italian sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Instructions:

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. In a large bowl, toss together the sausage, bell peppers, onion, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Thread the sausage and vegetables onto the skewers, alternating between each ingredient.
4. Grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the sausage is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
5. Serve hot and enjoy the delicious combination of flavors!

2. Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta

Ingredients:

• 1 pound hot Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pound penne pasta
• Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, cook the sausage over medium heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through.
2. Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
3. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
4. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. In a separate pot, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions.
6. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce, stirring to combine.
7. Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese on top.

3. Hot Italian Sausage Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 pound hot Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup ditalini pasta

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, cook the sausage over medium heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through.
2. Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, chicken broth, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
5. In a separate pot, cook the ditalini pasta according to package instructions.
6. Drain the pasta and add it to the soup, stirring to combine.
7. Serve hot and enjoy the hearty and flavorful soup!

4. Hot Italian Sausage Breakfast Sandwich

Ingredients:

• 4 hot Italian sausage links
• 4 English muffins, split and toasted
• 4 slices of cheddar cheese
• 4 eggs
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet, cook the sausage links over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
2. In a separate pan, cook the eggs to your desired level of doneness (fried, scrambled, or poached).
3. Place a slice of cheddar cheese on each English muffin half and broil until melted.
4. Assemble the sandwiches by placing a sausage link and a cooked egg on top of the melted cheese on one half of the English muffin.
5. Top with the other half of the English muffin and serve hot.