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Baked Acorn Squash
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2
Servings
2
Baked Acorn Squash
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2
Servings
2
Ingredients
  • 1 acorn squash
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 - 4 oz. DiRusso's® Italian Sausage Links
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Microwave the squash for 3 minutes. Cut squash in half, scoop the seeds and stringy pulp out of the squash cavities and discard.
  3. Remove casing from sausage links. In a skillet, cook the sausage, crumbling with a wooden spoon.
  4. Fill each cavity with brown sugar and crumbled sausage.
  5. Bake for about 50 minutes until the squash is tender when pierced with a fork.
Recipe Notes

Serve 1 half per person.

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Calico Bean Bake
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A great make-ahead dish - -
Servings
10
Servings
10
Calico Bean Bake
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A great make-ahead dish - -
Servings
10
Servings
10
Ingredients
  • 1 pound DiRusso's® Italian Sausage Links or Patties
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 5 slices bacon
  • 2 cans (28 ounce) baked beans
  • 1 can (15 ounce) dark red kidney, drained
  • 1 can (15 ounce) pinto beans, drained
  • 1 can (15 ounce) butter beans, drained
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cider or white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Cut bacon into small pieces. In a 12-inch skillet, cook bacon until browned. Remove bacon to paper towels to drain.
  2. Add onions to skillet, and saute until soft. Remove and reserve.
  3. Remove casing from sausage links and in the same skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink, breaking into small crumbles with a wooden spoon.
  4. In a 3-quart casserole dish, mix together the sausage, bacon, onions, beans and remaining ingredients.
  5. Cover casserole dish and bake at 350ºF for approximately 1 hour, uncover the dish the last 15 minutes.
Recipe Notes
  • Cook in a crock pot on HIGH setting for 1 hour. Reduce the heat to LOW and cook 3 to 4 hours longer or until heated through.
  • Add a minced jalapeno pepper for heat.
  • Use 1 pound of sausage links, cut in 1-inch pieces.
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Corn and Potato Chowder with Italian Sausage
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A hearty soup with a touch of heat - -
Servings
8
Servings
8
Corn and Potato Chowder with Italian Sausage
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A hearty soup with a touch of heat - -
Servings
8
Servings
8
Ingredients
  • 1 pound DiRusso's® Italian Sausage Links or Patties
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 3 medium potatoes, cut in small cubes
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (17 ounce) can cream style corn
  • 1 (17 ounce) can can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk or
  • 1-1/2 cups Half and Half cream
  • Swiss or Cheddar cheese, grated
  • fresh parsley (broad loaf), minced
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Remove casings from sausage links. In a Dutch oven or stockpot, cook sausage and onions over medium heat, crumbling the sausage with a wooden spoon.
  2. Stir in potatoes, water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are almost tender.
  3. Add the cream style corn, whole kernel corn and evaporated milk. Simmer until heated through.
  4. Serve and garnish with the parsley and shredded cheese.
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Italian Sausage, Pepper & Onion Kabobs
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Great for a backyard party because you can prepare everything in advance - -
Servings
8
Servings
8
Italian Sausage, Pepper & Onion Kabobs
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Great for a backyard party because you can prepare everything in advance - -
Servings
8
Servings
8
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds DiRusso's® Italian Sausage Links, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 large sweet or red onions, cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 2 large green bell peppers, cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 2 large red bell peppers, cut into 1 inch chunks
  • vegetable oil
  • wooden skewers (11")
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Pre-soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Alternately thread sausage and vegetable pieces onto skewers, leaving a small space between each item, as follows: sausage, red pepper, onion, green pepper. Sprinkle skewers on both sides with vegetable oil.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium high heat. Cook kabobs, turning several times, until vegetables are tender and sausages are no longer pink in the center, approximately 25 minutes. Serve kabobs with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Recipe Notes
  • The kabobs can be prepared a day before serving, wrapped and refrigerated overnight.
  • Sausage is easier to cut into pieces if frozen.
  • For smaller size kabobs, cut wooden skewers in half.
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Sausage Chili
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10
Servings
10
Sausage Chili
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Servings
10
Servings
10
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 pounds DiRusso's Medium Hot Italian Sausage Links, casings removed
  • or DiRusso's Italian Sausage Patties
  • 2 large yellow onions, chopped
  • 2 green bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans (including liquid)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans (including liquid)
  • salt to taste
Servings:
Instructions
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, crumble sausage with a wooden spoon and cook for about 10 minutes.
  2. Add oil, onions, green bell peppers and celery and saute until tender.
  3. Add tomatoes, water, and seasonings; bring to a boil; reduce heat; partially cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in kidney and pinto beans and simmer, uncovered, about 30 minutes. Season with salt to taste. Serve with shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions or sour cream for topping (optional).
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Lasagna with Mini Meatballs
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10
Servings
10
Lasagna with Mini Meatballs
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Servings
10
Servings
10
Ingredients
  • 1 pound DiRusso's® Italian Style Mini Meatballs
  • 1 jar (32 ounces) Marinara Sauce
  • 16 lasagna noodles
  • 4 cups (2 pounds) ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 cup grated Romano cheese
  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
  • 1/2 cup celery leaves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°.
  2. Cook noodles according to package directions. Cool in a single layer on wax paper to keep noodles from sticking together.
  3. Combine the ricotta cheese, eggs, and seasonings.
  4. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in an 11 x 13 baking pan. Arrange 4 noodles over sauce in single layer. Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over noodles and 1/3 of the mini meatballs over the cheese.
  5. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the Mozzarella cheese and 1/3 of the Romano cheese; cover with more sauce.
  6. Repeat layering process two times ending with lasagna noodles and sauce on top. Sprinkle with additional Romano cheese.
  7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Allow lasagna to cool for 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
Recipe Notes
  • DiRusso's Italian Sausage Links can be substituted for the mini meatballs as follows:
    In a skillet, cook the links over medium heat, turning often, until the centers are no longer pink. Cut links into thin slices.
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Sausage Cheese Dip
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Jimene's favorite appetizer --
Servings
10
Servings
10
Sausage Cheese Dip
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Jimene's favorite appetizer --
Servings
10
Servings
10
Ingredients
  • 1 pound DiRusso's® Italian Sausage Links or Patties (Hot)
  • 1 pound DiRusso's® Italian Sausage Links or Patties (Medium Hot)
  • 2 pounds Velveeta® processed cheese, cubed
  • 1 jar (16 ounces) chunky salsa
  • 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies
  • 1 pint sour cream
  • Jalapeno peppers, diced (optional)
Servings:
Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, add sausage, crumble and cook until no longer pink and lightly browned.
  2. In a crock pot on low setting, melt cheese. Add cooked sausage, salsa, tomatoes, and sour cream. Stir well.
  3. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for about 3-1/2 hours. Whisk in jalapeno peppers before serving. Serve with tortilla chips or garlic toast.
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Macaroni and Cheese with Sausage Casserole
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It's a kid's favorite and adults --
Servings
8
Servings
8
Macaroni and Cheese with Sausage Casserole
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It's a kid's favorite and adults --
Servings
8
Servings
8
Ingredients
  • 1 pound DiRusso's® Italian Sausage Links
  • 1 yellow onion, minced
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 5 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups Fontinella® cheese
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven 350°F. Lightly butter a 3-1/2 quart baking dish.
  2. Remove casings from sausage. In a skillet, over medium heat, add sausage, crumble and cook until no longer pink and lightly browned. Add onion and sauté until softened.
  3. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper and dry mustard until smooth.
  4. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook and stir until thickened. Add cheeses and stir until melted. Mix in sausage and onions.
  5. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Stir into sausage mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until top is golden brown.
Recipe Notes
  • Tomato wedges can be pressed partially into top of mixture before baking.
  • 1/4 cup each of fresh basil leaves and fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped, can be added to the cream sauce for additional Italian flavor.
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Stuffed Jumbo Shells with Sausage
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A hearty pasta dish that makes for a crowd pleasing meal --
Servings
10
Servings
10
Stuffed Jumbo Shells with Sausage
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A hearty pasta dish that makes for a crowd pleasing meal --
Servings
10
Servings
10
Ingredients
  • 1 pound DiRusso's® Italian Sausage Links
  • 1 box (12 ounces) Jumbo Shells, uncooked
  • 2 pounds (4 cups) ricotta cheese
  • 8 ounces (2 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 3/4 cup grated Romano cheese
  • 3 egss, slightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh celery leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 jar (32 ounce) spaghetti sauce
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a skillet, cook the sausage links over medium heat, turning often, for about 20-25 minutes, or until the center of the link is not longer pink. Remove and cut the links into 1 inch slides. Set aside.
  3. Cook Jumbo Shells according to package directions. Cool in a single layer on wax paper to keep shells from sticking together.
  4. Combine cheeses, eggs and seasonings. Fill each shell with about 1-1/2 tablespoons cheese mixture.
  5. Spread a thin layer of sauce on bottom of 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Place shells in a single layer in the pan; cover with remaining sauce and the sliced sausage. Sprinkle with additional Romano cheese, if desired.
  6. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake for about 40 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Sausage, Spinach and Potato Soup
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An easy and simple soup that Danielle's family like - -
Sausage, Spinach and Potato Soup
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An easy and simple soup that Danielle's family like - -
Ingredients
  • 1 pound DiRusso's® Italian Sausage Links
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 cups homemade chicken broth
  • 1 small bay leaf
  • 1 pound red potatoes, diced
  • 3 cups spinach or swiss chard
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Remove casings from sausage links. In a large stockpot over medium heat, add sausage, crumble and cook until no longer pink and lightly browned.
  2. Add garlic, onion, oregano and basil and saute about 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in chicken broth and bay leaf and bring to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until done.
  4. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in heavy cream until heated through, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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