Italian Sausage Recipes
I always have Italian sausage in my freezer so I can make it for dinner. It’s so delicious and easy to cook. I use it to make Baked Italian Sausage, Potatoes and Peppers too which, is a very yummy complete meal. But, sometimes I don’t have bell peppers in my refrigerator and that’s when this handy recipe comes in.
I just love its simplicity and it’s definitely not boring because there’s good flavor coming from the Italian sausage and seasoned potatoes. Garlic powder is one of my staple Italian pantry items! I get very nervous if I run out of it.. very nervous!
Italian sausage is so tasty on its own that it makes the perfect dinner for beginner cooks.
If you’re a beginner cook or don’t like to fuss with recipes because you just want to get a good-tasting dinner on the table as fast and easily as possible, you need to make this recipe!
Italian Sausage and Potatoes in Oven
This recipe is easily made in your conventional oven using a baking pan or sheet pan.
But, it can also be made in an air fryer. The air fryer instructions are below.
Now, a simple recipe like this is usually served with veggies. You can get some ideas for side dishes below.
Make Ahead Tips
If you’re wondering if you can make this recipe ahead for a crowd, the answer is YES! Aren’t you glad you asked?
Just peel and cut the potatoes ahead of time (on the same day) and place them in a bowl of water until you’re ready to cook them. Then, drain them well from the water and continue with the rest of the recipe instructions.
If you’re now wondering if you can bake the recipe and reheat it when ready to serve, I’m going to say that I’m not a fan of reheated potatoes. But, you do what you want to do.
What temp do you cook Italian sausage to?
Italian sausage is a raw pork product and needs to be cooked to an internal temperature of 160F.
What is a good side dish for Italian sausages?
There are many sides dishes that go well with Italian sausage. Potatoes are one of the most common.
Here are some sides that go well with Italian sausage:
- Parmesan Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
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- green salads
- pasta
- broccoli and green beans
Air Fryer Instructions
Ingredients
- 1 lb sweet or hot Italian sausage
- 1 lb russet potatoes
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Note: If the sausage and potatoes are cut larger than specified below, it’ll take longer for them to cook.
- First, oil spray the bin of the air fryer.
- Cut the Italian sausage into two inch long pieces and add to a big mixing bowl.
- Peel and cut the potatoes into one inch cubes and add to the mixing bowl.
- Add olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper to the potatoes and sausage to the mixing bowl and stir with a large spoon.
- Add the sausage and potato mixture to the air fryer bin.
- Set the temperature to 375 and the timer to 30 minutes. Cut into the sausage to ensure it’s no longer pink inside. Also, cut into a potato piece to ensure it’s soft. It may need another 5 minutes or so.
Italian sausage and potatoes in oven is one of my go-to recipes when I need to get a good tasting dinner on the table and don’t have much time to prepare. It’s also a great dish to serve to a large group for a party or Sunday dinner. It’s so yummy and simple.
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I took this recipe to Weekend Potluck.
Italian Sausage and Potatoes in Oven
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 lb russet potatoes 2-3 medium sized potatoes
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Oil spray a sheet pan or baking pan 8" x 11".
- Cut the Italian sausage into two inch long pieces and add to the pan.
- Peel and cut the potatoes into one inch cubes and add to the pan.
- Add olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper to the potatoes and sausage and stir with a large spoon.
- Bake in 375F oven for 40-45 min or until potatoes are soft and sausage is no longer pink when cut in half.
