When we talk about sweet Italian sausage, we mean a sausage made with medium to large- grained minced pork seasoned with salt and pepper. Other sausages have a stronger taste because they contain additional ingredients like garlic, fennel seeds, chili pepper... The key essence of sweet sausage is its delicacy which makes it ideal for countless recipes as well as being enjoyed on its own.
Sweet Italian Sausages with Tomato
One of the tastiest ways to appreciate sweet Italian sausage is to cook it in a tomato sauce. To do this prepare a base by sautéing a garlic clove in a little olive oil, then pour in the tomato sauce and when it starts to boil add the sausage to cook. If you don't have much time and need to reduce the cooking time, cut the sausage into small pieces. Cook over a low heat with the lid on for about 40 minutes and serve the stewed sausages on a base of polenta, mashed potato or accompanied by a side dish of stewed peas.
Grilled Sweet Italian Sausages
Sweet Italian sausages are perfect for grilling! For optimum cooking we recommend that you pierce the skin with a fork without overdoing it. This way they will lose some of their fat and cook better on the inside. If you want to eat them Italian style enjoy them in a good sandwich with vegetables and a drizzle of oil.
Baked Sweet Italian Sausages
Sweet Italian sausages are also delicious baked! Taste them like this; put the potatoes in the oven with a little oil and rosemary. 20 minutes before the end of the cooking time add the sausages and let the ingredients cook together until the end. A simple and tasty main course!