Italian Sausage Recipe
spicy fennel sausage, basil, mozzarella
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Ingredients
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Sausage Ingredients
Toppings
Method
Sausage Preparation
- 1
Mixing the Sausage
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, fennel seeds, crushed red pepper flakes, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, chopped basil, and paprika. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- 2
Shaping the Sausage
Once mixed, use your hands to shape the mixture into small patties or logs, depending on your preference. Ensure they are tightly packed to prevent falling apart during cooking.
- 3
Chilling the Sausage
Cover the sausage patties with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to firm up.
Cooking the Sausage
- 4
Heating the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- 5
Cooking the Sausage
Add the sausage patties to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F).
- 6
Adding Toppings
In the last few minutes of cooking, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sausages. Cover the skillet with a lid to melt the cheese.
- 7
Garnishing
Once the cheese is melted, remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
