Spicy Sausage recipe served on a plate, by Bella Ciao
Jul 17 2026
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Spicy Sausage Recipe

Inspired by Bella Ciao
Time45m
Serves4

Traditional Red Sauce, Italian Sausage Crumbles, Honey, Mozzarella, Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

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Ingredients

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Sauce

Sausage

Toppings

Method

Prepare the Sauce

1

Heat the oil

In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

2

Sauté garlic

Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3

Add tomatoes and seasonings

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Let simmer for 15 minutes.

Cook the Sausage

4

Brown the sausage

In a skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned and crumbled, about 8-10 minutes.

5

Mix in honey and red pepper

Stir in the honey and crushed red pepper flakes, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.

Combine and Serve

6

Combine sausage and sauce

Add the cooked sausage mixture to the sauce and stir well to combine.

7

Top with mozzarella

Transfer to a baking dish, sprinkle with shredded mozzarella, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and golden.

8

Serve hot

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.