Italian Sausage Recipes

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Let me start by saying, we have a deep love for Italian sausage. It’s one of our favorite meats to cook with because it’s already packed full of herbs and spices, so it adds a ton of flavor to any dish! Not only does it taste great, but it also works well in several recipes including pasta recipes, soups, stews, and sheet pan meals. There’s also different varieties of Italian sausage including turkey and pork Italian sausage, and spicy, mild, or sweet Italian sausage. So today we’ve rounded up some of our absolute favorite Italian Sausage recipes for you to dive into. And definitely bookmark this page for the next time you’re craving a super flavorful comfort food recipe!😊

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Stuffed Bell Peppers

Stuffed Bell Peppers

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These Stuffed Bell Peppers are a classic comfort food that’s hearty, filling, has incredible flavors, and can easily feed a large family.
4.62 from 85 votes
$12.21 recipe / $2.03 serving Get the Recipe

I had to kick off this list with these delicious and irresistible Stuffed Bell Peppers! The Italian sausage gives them an extra boost of flavor and they’re perfectly portioned for meal prep!

Zuppa Toscana

Zuppa Toscana

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Zuppa Toscana is a creamy, filling, and flavorful soup with Italian sausage, potatoes, and kale. Just like The Olive Garden's, but made from scratch!
4.82 from 145 votes
$7.51 recipe / $0.94 serving Get the Recipe

Zuppa Toscana is a creamy, super flavorful, potato soup loaded with Italian sausage, kale, and white beans. It goes perfectly with some homemade garlic bread to soak up all of that goodness!

Easy Baked Ziti

Easy Baked Ziti

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This Easy Baked Ziti recipe has layers of pasta, homemade red sauce with Italian sausage, and three types of melty cheese!
4.79 from 51 votes
$16.84 recipe / $2.10 serving Get the Recipe

I’m all about baked casserole recipes and this Easy Baked Ziti does not disappoint! It’s rich and gooey and made with a homemade red sauce with Italian sausage. It’s total comfort in a bowl!

One Pot Sausage And Sun Dried Tomato Pasta

One Pot Sausage and Sun Dried Tomato Pasta

This One Pot Sausage and Sun Dried Tomato Pasta cooks quickly and in one skillet so that no flavor is lost! Make dinner fast, easy, and delicious. BudgetBytes.com
This One Pot Sausage and Sun Dried Tomato Pasta cooks quickly and in one skillet so that no flavor is lost! Make dinner fast, easy, and delicious.
4.83 from 70 votes
$5.58 recipe / $1.40 serving Get the Recipe

If you love a good one pot meal then you’ve got to add this One Pot Sausage and Sun Dried Tomato Pasta to your list. It’s veggies, pasta, Italian sausage, and lots of flavor all in one pan! #winning

Easy Homemade Lasagna

Homemade Lasagna

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This easy homemade lasagna recipe has layers of homemade meat sauce, tender flat noodles, and a rich combination of Italian cheeses!
4.74 from 15 votes
$16.19 recipe / $1.80 serving Get the Recipe

When it comes to comfort food, it doesn’t get much better than a deep dish serving of cheesy Homemade Lasagna. This easy lasagna recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleasing food and is perfect for potlucks and Sunday dinners.

Italian Wedding Soup

Italian Wedding Soup

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This cozy Italian Wedding Soup recipe features tender and flavorful meatballs, vegetables, and pasta in a delicious chicken broth. 
5 from 13 votes
$8.89 recipe / $1.48 serving Get the Recipe

Have you tried Italian Wedding Soup? This classic soup shares a lot of the same cozy ingredients as chicken noodle soup, but with one huge advantage: tender and flavorful meatballs.

Easy Homemade Meatballs

Easy Homemade Meatballs

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These easy homemade meatballs are freezer-friendly and versatile. Keep a batch in the freezer for quick weeknight dinners later!
4.93 from 55 votes
$10.92 recipe / $1.82 serving Get the Recipe

Take your spaghetti night up a notch with these easy Homemade Meatballs. I promise they’re not difficult and worth the few extra minutes of prep! Plus, you can freeze some for later.

Baked Spaghetti

Baked Spaghetti with Sausage

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Baked spaghetti is a warm and comforting pasta casserole. As the pasta bakes, flavor infuses into the spaghetti, making it even more flavorful.
4.97 from 28 votes
$8.95 recipe / $1.49 serving Get the Recipe

Yes – Baked Spaghetti, because why not? It turns the traditional spaghetti recipe into this delicious casserole topped with a gooey layer of melted cheese. Trust me, it’s worth the extra effort.

Oven Roasted Autumn Medley

Oven Roasted Autumn Medley

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This Oven Roasted Autumn Medley is an herb-infused, sweet and savory sheet pan dinner with sausage, apples, sweet potatoes and more.
4.83 from 51 votes
$4.38 recipe / $2.19 serving Get the Recipe

This Oven Roasted Autumn Medley is made with sweet Italian sausage and has all the best flavors of the season in one sheet pan meal!

Creamy Tomato Pasta With Sausage

Creamy Tomato Pasta with Sausage

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A few simple add-ins make this Creamy Tomato Pasta with Sausage a level up from your usual weeknight spaghetti dinner.
5 from 11 votes
$5.75 recipe / $1.44 serving Get the Recipe

This simple yet delicious Creamy Tomato Pasta with Sausage is the perfect easy weeknight dinner meal!

Baked Ravioli

Baked Ravioli

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Baked Ravioli is an easy last-minute dinner that you can make on busy weeknights with just a few ingredients and no planning ahead!
5 from 11 votes
$16.18 recipe / $2.70 serving Get the Recipe

This Baked Ravioli is a truly easy comfort food that takes next to no planning. It’s simply layers of ravioli layered with a rich Italian sausage meat sauce, then topped with cheese and baked to perfection.

Lentil And Sausage Stew

Lentil and Sausage Stew

Lentil & Sausage Stew is a fast and easy soup bursting with flavor and chock full of good-for-you vegetables! Plus it freezes well for later. BudgetBytes.com
Lentil and Sausage Stew is a fast and easy soup bursting with flavor and chock full of good-for-you vegetables! Plus it freezes well for later. 
4.88 from 72 votes
$6.67 recipe / $0.83 serving Get the Recipe

One of our fan-favorite recipes, this Lentil and Sausage Stew is an absolute classic with a double dose of protein – thanks to the lentils! We suggest making a big batch so you will have leftovers to tuck away in the fridge or freezer. 

Slow Cooker Meatball Subs

Slow Cooker Meatball Subs

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These Slow Cooker Meatball Subs are extra tender and flavorful thanks to a low and slow simmer in marinara sauce.
5 from 15 votes
$19.43 recipe / $2.43 each Get the Recipe

Slow Cooker Meatball Subs are so easy to make. The meatballs are super tender and the subs are better than anything you’ll get a restaurant.

Mostaccioli

Baked Mostaccioli

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This Baked Mostaccioli recipe is hearty with lots of layers of pasta and melty cheese. Perfect for feeding a large family!
4 from 2 votes
15.53 recipe / 1.94 serving Get the Recipe

Made with a flavorful Italian sausage meat sauce, crushed tomatoes, and layers of pasta and melty cheese. Simply delicious!

Lasagna soup

Lasagna Soup

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This Lasagna Soup is hearty, satisfying, and has all the delicious flavors of classic lasagna, but made conveniently in one pot!
5 from 4 votes
$15.69 recipe / $2.61 serving Get the Recipe

All of the classic flavors of lasagna, including Italian sausage, crushed tomatoes, and lots of herbs and spices – conveniently made in one pot.

Sausage Meatball And Kale Sheet Pan Meal

Sausage Meatball and Kale Sheet Pan Meal

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This hearty Italian Sausage Meatballs and Kale Sheet Pan Meal is chock full of deep, tangy flavors and succulent textures! It's perfect for those days when you don't feel like cooking.
4.10 from 10 votes
$13.85 recipe / $3.46 serving Get the Recipe

This Sausage Meatball and Kale Sheet Pan Meal is an easy dinner recipe that’s full of deep flavors, cooks quickly, and is super filling!

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Marsha McDougalMarsha is a Nashville native and the food blogger behind MapleJubilee.com where she shares simple, healthy-ish recipes for busy families and home cooks. As a cancer survivor, Marsha’s goal is to share more recipes using whole foods and real ingredients! She enjoys practicing her food photography, spending time with her family and sharing her bubbly personality and food recipes on her YouTube channel.More About Marsha

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  1. Fantastic…can’t wait to try your recipes. Loved the cost structure you have attached to your recipes.
    Thank you very much!!!

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