Side Sausage Links Recipe
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Ingredients
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Sausage Links
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Sausage
Remove the Italian sausage links from their packaging. Pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- 2
Season the Sausage
Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the sausage links to taste. Make sure to cover all sides evenly.
Cooking
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
- 4
Cook the Sausage
Add the sausage links to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally until they are browned on all sides.
- 5
Add Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes
Once the sausage is browned, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
- 6
Finish Cooking
Lower the heat to medium-low and cover the skillet. Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the sausage is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C).
Garnishing
- 7
Add Fresh Parsley
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the cooked sausage links before serving.