Italian Sausage and Potatoes

Recipe Rating:	5 Ratings5
Categories:	Italian, Potatoes, Pork
Keyword:	sausage
Serves:	6-8
Prep Time:	10 Min
Cook Time:	45 Min

Ingredients

1 1/2 - 2 lb	italian sausage out of the casing...i use sweet
5-6	medium potatoes
2	medium onions, sliced
1 Tbsp	flat leaf parsley, fresh and chopped (or you can use dry...but then be sure to use less)
1 Tbsp	kosher salt
1 tsp	black pepper (or to taste)
1/2 tsp	basil, dried

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Joanne Bellezza-Loughlin

Well Seasoned

Bridgewater, NJ (pop. 38,217)

Joannebl

Member Since Feb 2011

Joanne's Notes:

This is another one of those Italian peasant dishes that I so love. It's a family recipe which means there really is no recipe. But I took notes while making it tonight. Just three main ingredients so you really can't go wrong. Enjoy.

Directions

Brown sausage in a very large fry pan breaking it up with a wooden spoon. When it is no longer pink, remove the sausage to a large oven proof casserole dish. Leave the oil from the sausage in the pan.

While the sausage is frying, cut the potatoes into quarters length-wise and then slice into 1/4 inch thick slices. Place the cut up potatoes into the fry pan and cook on medium/high heat (you can add a tablespoon of oil if necessary). Keep an eye on the potatoes and toss them every few minutes so they don't burn. You just want them to be golden brown.

When the potatoes are half way cooked (maybe about 10 minutes), add the sliced onion and season with the salt, pepper and basil. Mix occassionally and cook until the onion is translucent.

Place the potatoes/onions in the casserole with the sausage and mix.

Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for approximately 20 minutes at 375 degrees. Remove the foil and bake another 10-15 minutes.

Sprinkle with a little more fresh parsley and serve.

NOTE: You can have this as a Main Course with a salad and Italian bread or as a side dish. You can also add peas before placing in the oven.

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Joanne... Joannebl

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NIKKI SMITH adorefood

May 31, 2011

This looks so good, and my good luck i have everything to made it... Thanks for the post..My boyfriend will love this...:)

Joanne... Joannebl

May 31, 2011

Thanks, Nikki. This is a "go to" recipe in my house. Let me know how it turns out!!!

Debbie Roach coastalmom

May 31, 2011

Sounds great! I have made this using cabbage instead of the potatoes.

Joanne... Joannebl

May 31, 2011

Debbie...I'm thinking it would be good with both cabbage and potatoes. Yum!!!!!!

Vivian Queen-Chase MsVivian

Jun 1, 2011

I vote both, cabbage and potatoes. Can't wait to try it.

Maryann Brooklyn MaryannD

Jun 3, 2011

Wow! I know this one is a hit! Cabbage would be great!

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Ann Woj annie33

Sep 5, 2011

Made a version of this as the weather turned colder today. Perfect for a fall recipe. I added yellow and green peppers and used leftover Italian sausage and Grilled potatoes I had from a cookout yesterday. Delicious. Also added a few red pepper flakes, I love the heat! Great recipe as is, and to add to with what you have on hand.

Joanne... Joannebl

Sep 6, 2011

Can't go wrong, Ann. I think the best dishes come from experimenting with leftovers. And how can you go wrong with peppers, potatoes and sausage. Yum.