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Ingredients
- 4 large tomatoes
- 8 ounces bulk sausage
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2⁄3 cup onion, diced
- 2⁄3 cup celery, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 cup bread, torn into small pieces
- 1⁄2 - 2⁄3 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or use fresh cut into small pieces)
- salt and pepper, to taste
- fresh parmesan cheese, grated
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Nutrients
- Calories: 349.1
- Calories from Fat: 211 g
- Total Fat: 23.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.4 g
- Cholesterol: 78.8 mg
- Sodium: 688.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 17 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
- Sugars: 7.1 g
- Protein: 18.3 g
Stuffed Tomatoes
This is a fabulous recipe to help use some of those beautifully ripe tomatoes in your garden. If you use extra…
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Ingredients
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced
- 1 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- 3 cups long-grain rice, uncooked
- 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans French onion soup, undiluted
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
- 2 -3 teaspoons creole seasoning
- 2 -3 teaspoons hot sauce
- fresh cilantro
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Nutrients
- Calories: 536.5
- Calories from Fat: 192 g
- Total Fat: 21.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.7 g
- Cholesterol: 73.4 mg
- Sodium: 1722.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 51.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
- Sugars: 2.9 g
- Protein: 32.1 g
1-2-3 Jambalaya
This simple recipe from Southern Living is as simple as 1-2-3! This is a great recipe for when you really want…
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
- 1 cup carrot, sliced
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can great northern beans, undrained
- 2 small zucchini, cubed
- 2 cups Baby Spinach, packed, rinsed and torn
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground pepper (or to taste)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 371.4
- Calories from Fat: 194 g
- Total Fat: 21.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.6 g
- Cholesterol: 43.1 mg
- Sodium: 1699.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 23.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.8 g
- Sugars: 5.4 g
- Protein: 22.1 g
Italian Sausage Soup
This is a wonderful, easy soup that is quick to put together for a nice weekend lunch or supper. You will…
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Ingredients
- 1 (2 lb) butternut squash
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- kosher salt
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 lb hot Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups arborio rice
- 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese (I like freshly grated)
- toasted pumpkin seeds or pine nuts, to garnish
- fresh parsley, to garnish
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Nutrients
- Calories: 818.1
- Calories from Fat: 378 g
- Total Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 14.4 g
- Cholesterol: 65.7 mg
- Sodium: 1122.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 79.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.3 g
- Sugars: 5.4 g
- Protein: 28.7 g
Winter Risotto
Risotto is so versatile it really can be served for any occasion. Warm, comforting and even reasonably priced for large quantities…
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Ingredients
- 36 medium mushrooms
- 1/2 lb sausage
- 4 ounces herb stuffing mix, crumb type
- mayonnaise, to moisten
- 1 large onions or 3 green onions, including tops, chopped
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Nutrients
- Calories: 38
- Calories from Fat: 17 g
- Total Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Cholesterol: 3.7 mg
- Sodium: 108.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 3.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
- Sugars: 0.7 g
- Protein: 1.7 g
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Prepare twice as many of these as you think you will need. Your guests will gobble them up! They can be…
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Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package sweet Italian sausage links
- 8 green onions, sliced (1 cup)
- 2 zucchini, diced (about 3 cups)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- 1 (16 ounce) Italian bread, cut into 1 inch cubes (16 oz, about 8 cups)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1⁄2 cups milk
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Nutrients
- Calories: 468.1
- Calories from Fat: 222 g
- Total Fat: 24.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 11.4 g
- Cholesterol: 210.8 mg
- Sodium: 1563.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 36.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
- Sugars: 2.4 g
- Protein: 24.8 g
Italian Brunch Casserole
Looking for something special for breakfast for overnight guests? This recipe makes a great breakfast or brunch idea! Preparation time includes…
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Ingredients
- 5 1⁄2 lbs chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, and breast halves with skin and bones)
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 1⁄2 lbs andouille sausages or 1 1/2 lbs other spicy smoked pork sausage, cut crosswise into 1/4 inch-thick slices
- 3 medium onions, chopped
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups broth
- 1 1⁄2 cups water
- 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes with juice, drained and chopped
- 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
- 2 1⁄2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained well
- 1 cup thinly sliced scallion top
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Nutrients
- Calories: 1381.5
- Calories from Fat: 719 g
- Total Fat: 79.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 23.4 g
- Cholesterol: 256.8 mg
- Sodium: 1846.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 82.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4 g
- Sugars: 8.6 g
- Protein: 78.1 g
Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
I found this recipe in Gourmet Magazine.
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Ingredients
- 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb hot Italian sausage, casings removed
- 4 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1⁄4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
- 1⁄4 cup tomato paste
- 5 cups canned low sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces orecchiette (or other small pasta)
- 1 1⁄2 cups grated Romano cheese
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Nutrients
- Calories: 1103.5
- Calories from Fat: 503 g
- Total Fat: 56 g
- Saturated Fat: 20.1 g
- Cholesterol: 119.1 mg
- Sodium: 2068.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 99.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 12 g
- Sugars: 4.2 g
- Protein: 51 g
Spicy Pasta, Bean and Sausage Soup
Great for a cold night!
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb andouille sausage, halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced crosswise (or other fully cooked smoked spicy sausages, such as Louisiana hot links)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
- 5 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (with added puree)
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1⁄2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 lb farfalle pasta
- 1 1⁄2 lbs uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
- freshly grated parmesan cheese
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Nutrients
- Calories: 762.9
- Calories from Fat: 292 g
- Total Fat: 32.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 186.4 mg
- Sodium: 1695.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 74.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.3 g
- Sugars: 9.8 g
- Protein: 42.5 g
Pasta Jambalaya
Delicious and easy to prepare. For a switch, tried served with rice instead of pasta.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage, sliced thin (or ground beef)
- 2 cups celery, sliced
- 2 lbs zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1⁄2 teaspoon basil
- 2 green peppers, diced
- 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- canned corn (or both, optional) (optional) or butter beans, drained (or both) (optional)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 359.7
- Calories from Fat: 194 g
- Total Fat: 21.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.4 g
- Cholesterol: 43.1 mg
- Sodium: 1745.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 25.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.6 g
- Sugars: 13.7 g
- Protein: 19.5 g
Italian Sausage Zucchini Stew
A different way to try zucchini! Delicious served over pasta with grated Parmesan Cheese or cheese stuffed tortellini.
