Italian Sausage Recipe
House made hot Italian sausage, tomato sauce, and mozzarella
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Ingredients
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Sausage Ingredients
Method
Sausage Preparation
- 1
Mixing the Sausage
In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, minced garlic, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, paprika, and fresh parsley. Mix well with your hands until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- 2
Forming the Sausage
Take portions of the mixture and form them into sausage links or patties, depending on your preference.
- 3
Cooking the Sausage
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. Make sure to turn them occasionally for even cooking.
- 4
Preparing the Sauce
While the sausage is cooking, prepare the tomato sauce by heating a separate saucepan over medium heat. Add your favorite tomato sauce and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 5
Assembling the Dish
In a serving dish, place the cooked sausage, pour the tomato sauce over the top, and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 6
Finishing Touch
Place the dish under a broiler for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
