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Italian Sausage Dish

Experience Italy’s rich and savory flavors with Italian Sausage Dish. Combining succulent pork sausages simmered in a vibrant tomato sauce with fresh herbs, this simple recipe offers a comforting taste of traditional Italian cuisine. Perfect for a family dinner or a cozy gathering with friends. This dish shows the simplicity and excellence of Italian cooking.

 Main Dishes,    French Beef Stew,   Peperonata

  • Servings 5
  • Prep 15 min
  • Cooking 35 min

Ingredients Italian Sausage Dish

  • Five Italian sausages
  • One large onion, finely chopped
  • Two cloves of garlic, minced
  • Two cups of tomato passata
  • Two medium fresh tomatoes, sliced
  • One tbsp. cooking oil (olive oil preferred)
  • Salt and pepper-to taste. 
  • One tsp. dried oregano
  • One tsp. dried basil
  • One tsp. dried thyme
  • Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)

Preparation

  1.  Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the Italian sausages to the skillet and cook until they are browned on all sides, about 7-10 minutes. Remove the sausages and set aside. They do not need to be cooked through at this point. 
  3. Add the chopped onion and sauté in the same skillet until it becomes translucent and soft, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. 
  5. Stir in the dried oregano, basil, and thyme, cooking for a minute to release their flavors.
  6. Pour in the tomato passata and add the sliced fresh tomatoes—season with salt and pepper. Mix well to combine all the ingredients. 
  7. Return the sausages to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes. The sausages should be fully cooked and the sauce thickened.
  8. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  9. Serve the sausages and sauce hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves if using. 

Tips

  • Browning the Sausages: Ensure the sausages are well-browned for added flavour. This process also helps seal the juices.
  • Adding Fresh Tomatoes: Adding fresh tomatoes introduces more texture and a vibrant flavour to the sauce. They should be added with the passata to meld flavours while cooking.
  • Simmering: Maintain a gentle simmer to avoid scorching the sauce and ensure the sausages are even cooked.
  • Checking if Sausages: The best way to check if sausages are fully cooked is to use a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C). Alternatively, cut into one of the sausages; the meat should be firm, with no pink in the center.

This enhanced recipe with fresh tomatoes offers a richer and more textured sauce, making it even more delightful. Serve the sauce over a bed of cooked pasta, creamy polenta, or crusty bread to enjoy the flavorful sauce.