italian essentials: sausage cakes in tomato sauce

Name: Italian Essentials: Sausage cakes in Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; 1/2 pound(s) italian sausage, mild or hot, your choice; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoon(s) mayonnaise; 2 tablespoon(s) ricotta cheese; 1 teaspoon(s) powered mustard; 3 tablespoon(s) dry bread crumbs; - salt, kosher variety to taste; - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste; - tomato sauce, your favorite, for serving; - cheese for topping, your choice

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Feb 15, 2017

This is one of those recipes where I just wanted to see what I could come up with… And this is it. You’ve heard of crab cakes; well, these are Italian sausage cakes. They are a minimum of work to assemble, and look (and taste) awesome. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 3 - 4

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
1/2 pound italian sausage, mild or hot, your choice
1 large egg
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon powered mustard
3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
- salt, kosher variety to taste
- black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- tomato sauce, your favorite, for serving
- cheese for topping, your choice

How To Make italian essentials: sausage cakes in tomato sauce

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
Step 3

Add the Italian sausage to a pan over medium heat.
Step 4

Sauté, breaking apart with a wooden spoon until thoroughly cooked.
Step 5

Chef's Tip: Don't crumble the sausage too fine... leave it a bit chunky.
Step 6

Allow to drain on paper towels, and thoroughly cool.
Step 7

In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, mayonnaise, ricotta cheese and powdered mustard.
Step 8

Add the bread crumbs and Italian sausage, and combine.
Step 9

Chef’s Note: Season with a bit of salt and pepper, to taste.
Step 10

Divide into four cakes… like crab cakes.
Step 11

Place into a lightly oiled sauté pan, over medium heat.
Step 12

Cook until nice and brown, about 4 to 6 minutes per side.
Step 13

Place some cheese on top (I’m using provolone).
Step 14

Put under a broiler until the cheese is bubbly.
Step 15

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 16

Place on a plate with some warm tomato sauce, and maybe a sprinkle, or shave of Parmesan. Enjoy.
Step 17

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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