Sausage and potatoes can make a great base for any meal. But it is the authentic Italian flavoring added here that really sets this dish apart. With this recipe, you have your choice between sweet and hot sausage. That means this dish can change to fit your family's preferences!
If you have young children in your family, it's best to go with sweet sausage. Young children tend to be more sensitive to heat than older people, so it's best to cater to that. If you plan on serving hot sausage to anyone with sensitive tastebuds, make sure to keep some milk handy!
This is one of those hearty meals that you'll find yourself turning to again and again. It's delicious, truly filling, and it isn't hard to prepare. We understand that busy parents don't have time for complex or lengthy recipes during the week.
That's why we've created hundreds of recipes that are both quick and easy to prepare. Of course, all of them are just as tasty as this one! Now, read on to find out how to prepare an Italian sausage and potatoes meal that is sure to delight your family’s taste buds.
Italian Sausage and Potatoes
This meal requires 1 lb. sweet or hot Italian sausage cut diagonally into 1 1/2” lengths, 1 pound small, red potatoes, each cut in half, 1 large onion cut into 12 wedges, 2 red or yellow peppers cut into strips, and 1 tsp. olive oil.
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You take all the ingredients and put them in a large bowl or plastic bag and toss to coat with oil. Next, pour the mixture into a large, lightly-greased jelly roll pan and roast for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking. Potatoes should be tender, and the sausage should be lightly browned.
This is a great dish to serve your family because all food groups are represented so there is no need for a side. The sausage is a great meat, the potatoes add a hearty element, and the veggies are light and flavorful.
If you do want to make a more filling meal, you can add breadsticks or a nice, light salad. This meal can be given a different flavor depending on whether you use a hot or sweet sausage.
Italian sausage is a type of pork sausage seasoned with fennel. When red chili pepper seasoning is added, the sausage is considered hot. When sweet basil is added, it’s considered sweet. Experiment with different types of sausage to find the taste that is right for you.
Italian Roasted Potatoes
Another thing you can do to elevate the flavor of this meal is to season the potatoes before adding them to the dish. Using Italian seasoning with any combination of herbs and spices and then roasting them with the other ingredients will make them true Italian roasted potatoes.
Italian roasted potatoes can also make a great side when served with any combination of dishes. If you are thinking of making them for your next meal, here is a recipe you can try.
To make this recipe, clean and rinse 1 lb. baby potatoes and slice each in half. Heat up a skillet and add 1 tbsp. olive oil. Add potatoes and cook until the skin turns crispy. Turn and cook skin side until browned.
Push potatoes to the side and sauté 2 cloves garlic. Then mix in 1 tsp. Italian seasoning, salt to taste and 2 dashes paprika. Stir to combine. Turn off heat and sprinkle potatoes with 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese and 1 tsp. parsley leaves.
Transfer skillet to the oven and roast 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Add 1 tbsp. unsalted butter cut into cubes to the top of the potatoes and serve immediately.
Potatoes and sausage make a great start to any dish. A great Italian flavor will elevate the dish and take it to the next level. How do you prepare this combination when you are looking to make a special meal for your family?
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Italian Sausage and Potatoes Recipe
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- Total Time: 50 minutes
Description
Sausage and potatoes can make a great base for any meal. But it is the authentic Italian flavoring added here that really sets the dish apart.
Ingredients
- 1 pound sweet or hot Italian sausage, cut on the diagonal in 1 1/2-inch lengths
- 1 pound small red potatoes, each cut in half
- 1 large onion, cut into 12 wedges
- 2 red or yellow bell peppers, cut into strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Combine all ingredients in large bowl or plastic bag.
- Toss to coat with oil.
- Pour mixture onto large lightly greased jelly-roll pan.
- Roast for 30-35 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender and sausage are lightly browned.
- Stir halfway through cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 35 Minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
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