Italian Sausage
Want to make ground Italian Sausage without all the additives that come in store-bought Italian Sausage? Try this recipe instead!
Why You Will Love This Italian Sausage Recipe
Ingredients Needed for Homemade Italian Sausage
Ingredient quantities for this easy homemade sausage recipe are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Ground pork
- Parsley
- Italian seasoning
- Fennel seed
- Paprika
- Red pepper flakes
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Brown sugar
- Salt
- Pepper
How To Make Italian Sausage (Quick Overview)
The steps below are just a quick overview of how to make the ground sausage. The full process in detail is located in the recipe card at the end of the post.
First, gather your seasonings and spices (and a little brown sugar to add a touch of sweetness – a must, in my opinion!).
Add the ground pork to a bowl along with the spices. (If desired, you can blend the spices beforehand to make them easier to mix into the pork.)
Thoroughly mix pork and spices.
Your ground Italian Sausage is ready to use in a recipe! 👩🍳
Or, you can cook it in a skillet and serve. Cooked ground sausage makes a delicious addition to breakfast or even dinner.
More Recipes with Italian Sausage
- Make this easy meatball casserole for family gatherings and events. It is a perfect choice for a football game day food!
- A pasta meatball bake is a great meal for weeknights. It tends to please everyone and reheated leftovers are always fun for lunch!
- Our Italian meatloaf recipe is delicious and beloved by everyone who tries it. It’s an easy go-to dinner recipe!
Enjoy!
Sides for Italian Sausage
If serving for breakfast, you can Italian Sausage pairs well with scrambled eggs or skillet potatoes.
If serving for dinner, try these veggie sides:
- Our oven roasted vegetables go well with many Italian dishes. The entire family will love it!
- Cripsy oven roasted brussels sprouts topped with parmesan work great with Italian sausage.
- Oven roasted zucchini and squash is an excellent side for any Italian meal, or switch it up with the fun with roasted zucchini and carrots to get that fun sweet crunch!
You can also add a carb like pasta or thick-cut crusty bread.
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Italian Sausage
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground pork
- 2 tsp parsley
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp fennel seed
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Begin by adding ground pork to a mixing bowl, followed by the remaining ingredients. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined. Use the Italian Sausage in any recipe that calls for it.
- If you want to make it as a dish: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook while breaking it up with a spatula or wooden spoon until the meat is browned and cooked through.
Notes
- Feel free to halve this recipe if you only need 1 lb of Italian Sausage for a recipe.
- The seasoning mixture is versatile and can be used with not just ground pork, but also ground turkey, ground chicken, and ground beef.
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition Estimates are per serving and included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed.
