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How to Cook Italian Sausage
Learn the easy steps and best tips for how to cook flavorful Italian sausages links on the grill, in the oven, or seared in a skillet on the stovetop. Plus our quick recipe for one skillet sausage and peppers with onions!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
29 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 854 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 Italian sausage links (I bought chicken sausages)
- 3 bell peppers varied colors
- 1 large onion
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Set a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter. Once the butter has melted, place the Italian sausages into the skillet.
- Sear the sausages for 2 to 4 minutes per side, until the skin looks slightly blistered or charred. (6-8 minutes per side for raw sausages) Move the Italian sausages and place on a holding plate.
- Add the remaining butter to the skillet. Once melted, add in the onions. Sauté the onions for 2 minutes, then stir and the bell peppers and continue to sauté for another 3 to 4 minutes. The onion should be soft, but I prefer if the bell peppers are still slightly firm.
- Salt and pepper the onions and peppers to taste. Then stir the sausages back into the skillet to rewarm. Serve as-is for a low carb main dish, or pile the sausages, onions, and peppers on soft hoagie rolls and top with provolone cheese.
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Notes
- For Cooked/Smoked Sausages:Italian Sausages in the oven - 350 degrees F, 25 minutesItalian Sausages on the grill – Medium heat, 5-8 minutes (2-4 mins per side)In a skillet – medium heat, 5-8 minutes (2-4 mins per side)
- For Raw Sausages:Italian Sausages in the oven: 350 degrees F, 25 minutesItalian Sausages on the grill – Medium heat, 12-16 minutes (6-8 mins per side)In a skillet – medium heat, 12-16 minutes (6-8 mins per side)
- Boiled? Yes, you can boil raw or cooked Italian sausages, but why?? This just allows the flavor and juices to escape into the boiling water. I would always suggest cooking them another way. Like with peppers and onions in a skillet.
- Once the sausages have been cooked they will keep well for up to another 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Let them cool completely before transferring to an airtight container and storing.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2pc
Calories
854kcal
(43%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
76g
(117%)
Saturated Fat
29g
(145%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
34g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
185mg
(62%)
Sodium
1691mg
(70%)
Potassium
765mg
(22%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
506IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
78mg
(87%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 854
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2pc | |
| Calories | 854kcal | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 76g | 117% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 34g | 170% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 185mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 1691mg | 70% |
| Potassium | 765mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 506IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 78mg | 87% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.