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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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Easy Meatball Stew
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This stew is the perfect meal for a chilly day - -
Servings
8
Servings
8
Easy Meatball Stew
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This stew is the perfect meal for a chilly day - -
Servings
8
Servings
8
Ingredients
  • 24 DiRusso's® 1 oz. Italian Style Meatballs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch strips
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 large carrots, cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • 4 medium potatoes, cut into 1/3 inch slices
  • 1 pound cut green beans
  • 1 can mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 small bay leaf
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
Servings:
Instructions
  1. In a six quart pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and red bell pepper and cook until soft. Add the mushrooms and garlic and lightly sauté. Add the remaining ingredients.
  2. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pot and cook until the vegetables are tender and the meatballs are heated through, about 30 minutes.
Recipe Notes
  • Can be served with Parmesan cheese.
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Italian Mini Meatball Soup
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This hearty bowl of soup will not disappoint - -
Servings
6
Servings
6
Italian Mini Meatball Soup
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This hearty bowl of soup will not disappoint - -
Servings
6
Servings
6
Ingredients
  • 1 pound DiRusso's® 1 oz. Italian Style Mini Meatballs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 rib celery, chopped
  • 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole tomatoes, crushed
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasonings
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
  • 1/2 cup uncooked ditalini pasta or broken spaghetti
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen leaf spinach
Servings:
Instructions
  1. In a soup pot over medium heat, add oil, celery, carrot and onion. Cook until veggies are soft. Add the garlic and sauté.
  2. Add tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, basil, mini meatballs, salt and pepper and stir to combine. Cover pot, bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
  3. Cook pasta according to package directions. Add the pasta, Romano cheese and spinach to the pot, and stir well. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Serve with additional Romano cheese.
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Cheesy Meatball Casserole
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A surefire crowd pleaser - -
Servings
12
Servings
12
Cheesy Meatball Casserole
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A surefire crowd pleaser - -
Servings
12
Servings
12
Ingredients
  • 30 DiRusso's® 1 oz. Italian Style Meatballs
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 green bell peppers, cut into 1/2 inch strips
  • 2 large onions, cut into 1/2 inch strips
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 jar (24 oz.) Marinara Sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
  2. Heat oil in frying pan, add peppers. Season with salt and pepper and sauté until tender.
  3. In the baking dish, layer meatballs, peppers, onions and half of the cheese. Combine marinara sauce, water and seasonings and ladle over all. Top with remaining cheese.
  4. Cover with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes.
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Turkey Meatball Pasta Bake
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Yummy and deliciously cheesy - -
Servings
6
Servings
6
Turkey Meatball Pasta Bake
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Yummy and deliciously cheesy - -
Servings
6
Servings
6
Ingredients
  • 1 pound penne or ziti pasta
  • 1 quart Marinara Sauce
  • 24 (1-1/2lbs.) DiRusso's® Turkey Meatballs, thawed and halved
  • 1 pound part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg, slightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons Romano cheese, grated
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  2. Cook pasta as label directs and drain. Return pasta to saucepot.
  3. Meanwhile, in saucepan, heat marinara sauce until hot. Add 3 cups sauce to pasta in saucepot, toss well. Reserve remaining 1 cup sauce.
  4. In a medium bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, egg, Romano cheese, parsley, salt and pepper.
  5. In a 13 x 9 inch glass baking dish or 4 quart casserole, spoon half the pasta mixture and top with meatball halves.
  6. Spread ricotta cheese mixture over meatball layer. Spoon remaining pasta mixture over ricotta cheese layer, than spoon remaining 1 cup sauce over pasta. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  7. Cover loosely with foil and bake 30 minutes or until hot through. Serve with extra sauce.
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Sausage Puffs with Pineapple Sauce
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This appetizer is great for parties and other gatherings - -
Servings
12
Servings
12
Sausage Puffs with Pineapple Sauce
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This appetizer is great for parties and other gatherings - -
Servings
12
Servings
12
Ingredients
  • 1 pound DiRusso's® Italian Sausage Links or Patties
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 12 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 3 cups Bisquick® baking mix
  • 1/2 cup water
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Remove casing from sausage links.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until no longer pink, breaking up sausage with a wooden spoon into small pieces. Add onion and garlic and sauté. Let cool completely.
  3. In a large bowl, combine meat mixture with cheddar cheese, Bisquick® and water. Roll into 1-inch balls.
  4. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet pan, about 1-1/2 inches apart. Bake at 350°F for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
  5. Pineapple Sauce

    Ingredients
    2 cups imitation maple syrup
    1 (15 oz) can crushed pineapple, undrained
  6. Instructions
    In a sauce pan, add maple syrup and bring to a boil.
  7. Add the crushed pineapple and simmer until heated through.
  8. Serve warm with the sausage balls.
Recipe Notes
  • Can be served with cocktail sauce or hot mustard sauce.
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Homemade Beef Soup with Mini Meatballs
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Like Grandma used to make - -
Servings
8
Servings
8
Homemade Beef Soup with Mini Meatballs
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Like Grandma used to make - -
Servings
8
Servings
8
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds bone-in chuck roast
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 6 quarts cold water
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 8 parsley springs, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cups DiRusso's® Mini Meatballs
  • 1 cup Rosemarino or pastina macaroni, uncooked
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Servings:
Instructions
  1. In a soup pot, add oil and brown the chuck roast on both sides, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  2. Add the water. Cover the pot and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about an 1-1/2 hours, skimming off foam and grease. Remove the meat and cut into bite size pieces.
  3. Add the onions, celery, carrots, tomatoes, garlic, parsley to the pot and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Cook the macaroni according to the package directions. Add the macaroni, mini meatballs and beef to the pot and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Add salt and pepper to taste. Just before serving, sprinkle cheese on top.
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Meatball Splash Sandwich
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Easy to make, delicious and hearty - -
Meatball Splash Sandwich
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Easy to make, delicious and hearty - -
Ingredients
  • 16 DiRusso's® 1 oz. Italian Style Meatballs (Beef or Turkey)
  • 1 jar (26 ounce) Marinara Sauce
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 4 Italian hard rolls (6 inch), split half way lengthwise
Servings:
Instructions
  1. In saucepan, heat marinara sauce over medium heat.
  2. Add meatballs, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until meatballs are heated through.
  3. In each hard roll, place 4 meatballs. Ladle on marinara sauce and top with cheese.
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DiRusso's® Italian Sausage Link Sandwich
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Our famous sandwich served at fairs and festivals - -
Servings
8
Servings
8
DiRusso's® Italian Sausage Link Sandwich
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Our famous sandwich served at fairs and festivals - -
Servings
8
Servings
8
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds (8 links) DiRusso's® Italian Sausage Links
  • 1 jar (24 ounce) pizza sauce or marinara sauce
  • 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 Spanish onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 8 Italian hard rolls (6 inch), split halfway lengthwise
  • 1/4 pound Mozarella or Provolone cheese, shredded (optional)
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Directions are for frozen links. Cooking times are approximate.
  2. GRILL: Grill links over medium heat for 25-30 minutes, turning often.
    SKILLET: Lightly oil skillet. Cook links, partially covered, over medium heat for 20-25 minutes, turning often.
    BAKE: Preheat oven to 350°F. Place links on baking sheet. Bake links uncovered, for 30 minutes, turn and bake an additional 20 minutes.
  3. Cook links until temperature is a minimum of 160°F and the center is no longer pink.
  4. In a large skillet, sauté peppers and onions in oil. In a sauce pan, heat sauce.
  5. Place cooked sausage link in a roll. Scoop peppers and onions on top of the sausage and ladle sauce down the middle of the bun.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the sauce.
Recipe Notes
  • DiRusso's® Turkey Italian Sausage Links can be substituted for the pork links.
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Italian Sausage Party Tray
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A buffet winner with your party guests - -
Servings
20
Servings
20
Italian Sausage Party Tray
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A buffet winner with your party guests - -
Servings
20
Servings
20
Ingredients
  • 5 pounds DiRusso's® Italian Sausage Links
  • 4 cups Marinara Sauce
  • 3 cups green peppers, cut in strips
  • 5 cups Spanish onion, cut in strips
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Place frozen sausage links in a 17 x 12 inch baking pan.
  3. Bake links, uncovered, for 30 minutes; turn and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until internal temperature is a minimum of 160°F.
  4. In a large skillet, sauté peppers and onions in oil.
  5. In a sauce pan, bring the marinara sauce to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. In an 11 x 9 x 2-1/2 inch aluminum pan, single layer half of the sausage and ladle 1-1/2 cups marinara sauce over top of sausage.
  7. Spread 4 cups of onions and peppers over sauce.
  8. Repeat. Ladle remaining 1 cup of marinara sauce down the middle of the top layer.
Recipe Notes
  • Each sausage link can be sliced in half, thirds or fourths.
  • Instead of ladling marinara sauce on the sausage, the sauce can be served as a side.
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