Our Famous Italian Sausage Recipe
Calabrese style fresh pepperoni (Italian sausage) in tomato sauce
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
Prepare the sausage mixture
In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, minced garlic, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, paprika, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
Form the sausage
Using your hands, shape the mixture into sausage links or patties, depending on your preference. Make sure they are compact and well-formed.
Cook the sausage
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage links or patties and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until they are browned and cooked through.
Add the tomato sauce
Once the sausages are cooked, pour the tomato sauce over them in the skillet. Lower the heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Serve
Serve hot with your choice of sides, such as pasta or crusty bread.
