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How To Cook Italian Sausage on Stove

Learn how fast and easy it is to cook Italian Sausage on the stove!

Cook Time
mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 270 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 11 ounces (312g) Italian Sausage 4 links

Instructions

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  1. Pour water into a large skillet to a depth of one inch.
  2. Place sausage in the skillet and bring the water to a simmer. Cook covered for 7-9 minutes.
  3. Remove the cover and continue to cook the sausages for another 5-6 minutes, or until the water has evaporated. Turn the sausages occasionally to brown evenly.
  4. Remove the sausages once they have reached an internal temperature of 160 degrees F / 71 degrees C.

Notes

  • Italian sausage is not the same as smoked sausage. 
  • We recommend using fresh, uncooked sausage. The cook time may be slightly shorter if you purchase already-cooked sausages. 
  • If you can’t cook Italian sausage within 2 days of purchasing Italian sausage, freeze for later use. 
  • If the sausage is frozen, thaw it overnight in the fridge before cooking Italian sausage. Cooking sausage from frozen is not recommended.  
  • Look for sweet Italian sausage or spicy Italian sausage. Choose one based on your recipe or preferred tastes. 
  • Do not bring the water to a boil before adding the sausages. Allow the sausages to come up to temperature with the water for more even cooking. 
  • Some people prefer frying Italian sausage in a bit of oil to brown the skins before adding water to boil Italian sausage. 
  • Cook to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F / 71 degrees C when a meat thermometer is inserted into the thickest part of the sausage.
  • You can also fry them with a bit of olive oil or butter at the end to make them extra golden.
  • Serve Italian sausage cut or whole. 
  • Storage - keep leftovers in an airtight container inside the fridge for 3 days.
  • There are 10 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

Nutrition Information

Calories 270kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Cholesterol 59mg (20%) Sodium 570mg (24%) Potassium 197mg (6%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 270

% Daily Value*

Calories 270kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Sodium 570mg 24%
Potassium 197mg 4%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.