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How to Cook Italian Sausage
Here's how to cook Italian Sausage on the stovetop, oven, or grill to ensure it's perfect every time. They're great added to pasta, served with roasted peppers or enjoyed in a roll.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 388 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 4 Italian sausage links or as many as desired
- water
Instructions
- Place sausage in a large skillet.
- Add water to ½-depth. Bring to a simmer and cover.
- Simmer for 12 minutes. Remove lid and continue to simmer until water evaporates turning sausages occasionally to brown.
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Notes
- To Cook in the Oven
- Place links on foil-lined baking sheet. Place in cold oven and turn heat to 350°F.
- Cook for 25-35 minutes or until internal temperature registers 160°F.
- To Grill
- Place links on foil-lined baking sheet. Place in cold oven and turn heat to 350°F.
- Cook for 25-35 minutes or until internal temperature registers 160°F.
- Place on a 375°F grill. Close the lid.
- Turn occasionally until uniformly browned about 15 to 20 minutes or until the pork reaches 160°F.
Nutrition Information
Calories
388
(19%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
819mg
(34%)
Potassium
283mg
(8%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 388 | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 819mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 283mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.