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Corn and Potato Chowder with Italian Sausage
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A hearty soup with a touch of heat - -
Servings
8
Servings
8
Corn and Potato Chowder with Italian Sausage
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A hearty soup with a touch of heat - -
Servings
8
Servings
8
Ingredients
  • 1 pound DiRusso's® Italian Sausage Links or Patties
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 3 medium potatoes, cut in small cubes
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (17 ounce) can cream style corn
  • 1 (17 ounce) can can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk or
  • 1-1/2 cups Half and Half cream
  • Swiss or Cheddar cheese, grated
  • fresh parsley (broad loaf), minced
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Remove casings from sausage links. In a Dutch oven or stockpot, cook sausage and onions over medium heat, crumbling the sausage with a wooden spoon.
  2. Stir in potatoes, water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are almost tender.
  3. Add the cream style corn, whole kernel corn and evaporated milk. Simmer until heated through.
  4. Serve and garnish with the parsley and shredded cheese.
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Sausage Chili
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Servings
10
Servings
10
Sausage Chili
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Servings
10
Servings
10
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 pounds DiRusso's Medium Hot Italian Sausage Links, casings removed
  • or DiRusso's Italian Sausage Patties
  • 2 large yellow onions, chopped
  • 2 green bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans (including liquid)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans (including liquid)
  • salt to taste
Servings:
Instructions
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, crumble sausage with a wooden spoon and cook for about 10 minutes.
  2. Add oil, onions, green bell peppers and celery and saute until tender.
  3. Add tomatoes, water, and seasonings; bring to a boil; reduce heat; partially cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in kidney and pinto beans and simmer, uncovered, about 30 minutes. Season with salt to taste. Serve with shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions or sour cream for topping (optional).
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Easy Meatball Stew
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This stew is the perfect meal for a chilly day - -
Servings
8
Servings
8
Easy Meatball Stew
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This stew is the perfect meal for a chilly day - -
Servings
8
Servings
8
Ingredients
  • 24 DiRusso's® 1 oz. Italian Style Meatballs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch strips
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 large carrots, cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • 4 medium potatoes, cut into 1/3 inch slices
  • 1 pound cut green beans
  • 1 can mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 small bay leaf
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
Servings:
Instructions
  1. In a six quart pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and red bell pepper and cook until soft. Add the mushrooms and garlic and lightly sauté. Add the remaining ingredients.
  2. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pot and cook until the vegetables are tender and the meatballs are heated through, about 30 minutes.
Recipe Notes
  • Can be served with Parmesan cheese.
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Cheesy Meatball Casserole
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A surefire crowd pleaser - -
Servings
12
Servings
12
Cheesy Meatball Casserole
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A surefire crowd pleaser - -
Servings
12
Servings
12
Ingredients
  • 30 DiRusso's® 1 oz. Italian Style Meatballs
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 green bell peppers, cut into 1/2 inch strips
  • 2 large onions, cut into 1/2 inch strips
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 jar (24 oz.) Marinara Sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
  2. Heat oil in frying pan, add peppers. Season with salt and pepper and sauté until tender.
  3. In the baking dish, layer meatballs, peppers, onions and half of the cheese. Combine marinara sauce, water and seasonings and ladle over all. Top with remaining cheese.
  4. Cover with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes.
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Sausage Puffs with Pineapple Sauce
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This appetizer is great for parties and other gatherings - -
Servings
12
Servings
12
Sausage Puffs with Pineapple Sauce
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This appetizer is great for parties and other gatherings - -
Servings
12
Servings
12
Ingredients
  • 1 pound DiRusso's® Italian Sausage Links or Patties
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 12 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 3 cups Bisquick® baking mix
  • 1/2 cup water
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Remove casing from sausage links.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until no longer pink, breaking up sausage with a wooden spoon into small pieces. Add onion and garlic and sauté. Let cool completely.
  3. In a large bowl, combine meat mixture with cheddar cheese, Bisquick® and water. Roll into 1-inch balls.
  4. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet pan, about 1-1/2 inches apart. Bake at 350°F for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
  5. Pineapple Sauce

    Ingredients
    2 cups imitation maple syrup
    1 (15 oz) can crushed pineapple, undrained
  6. Instructions
    In a sauce pan, add maple syrup and bring to a boil.
  7. Add the crushed pineapple and simmer until heated through.
  8. Serve warm with the sausage balls.
Recipe Notes
  • Can be served with cocktail sauce or hot mustard sauce.
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Mama's Pasta Meat Sauce
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A family recipe - -
Servings
8
Servings
8
Mama's Pasta Meat Sauce
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A family recipe - -
Servings
8
Servings
8
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 pounds DiRusso's® Italian Sausage Links
  • 1 1/2 pounds DiRusso's® 1oz. Meatballs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup onion, minced
  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (28 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 dried bay leaves
  • 6 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Cut sausage links in halves.
  2. In a large sauce pan, heat oil. Add sausage links and brown on all sides. Remove sausage and reserve.
  3. Add garlic and onion to sauce pan and sauté.
  4. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water and seasonings. Stir well and bring to a boil.
  5. Simmer for 30 minutes. Add sausage and meatballs. Cook over low heat for approximately 1 hour.
Recipe Notes
  • Makes enough sauce for 1½ pounds of spaghetti.
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Eggplant and Sausage Parmigiana
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This casserole is substantial enough to serve as an entree - -
Servings
10
Servings
10
Eggplant and Sausage Parmigiana
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This casserole is substantial enough to serve as an entree - -
Servings
10
Servings
10
Ingredients
  • 2 eggplants, medium size
  • 1 pound DiRusso's® Italian Sausage Links
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • salt and pepper
  • vegetable oil
  • 5 cups Marinara Sauce
  • 1 cup Romano cheese, grated
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Peel and slice eggplants into 1/4 inch thick slices. Layer eggplant slices on a large platter and sprinkle each layer lightly with salt. Place a heavy object on top of the sliced eggplant to drain for 1 hour to be less bitter.
  2. Remove casings from sausage. In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until brown, crumbling with a wooden spoon. Set aside.
  3. Place flour in a shallow dish and mix in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. In another shallow dish, beat eggs with water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. In a skillet, heat layer of oil over medium-high heat. Dip each slice into the flour, then into the egg mixture. Saute eggplant to golden brown on each side, adding additional oil as needed.
  5. In bottom of a 13x9x2 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce. Top with a layer of eggplant, crumbled sausage, marinara sauce, Romano and mozzarella cheese.
  6. Repeat layers, finishing with a topping of marinara sauce and the Romano cheese.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes or until lightly browned and thoroughly heated.
  8. Marinara Sauce

    Ingredients
    1/4 cup olive or canola oil
    1 small onion, chopped
    1 clove garlic, minced
    1 can (28 ounce) tomato sauce
    1 can (28 ounce) crushed tomatoes
    4 cups water
    1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
    1 tablespoon dried parsley
    1/2 teaspoon dried basil
    pinch red pepper flakes
  9. Instructions
    In a saucepan, saute the onion and garlic in oil.
  10. Add tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, water and spices.
  11. Stir well. Bring to boil and simmer for 45 minutes, partially covered.
Recipe Notes
  • Casserole can be frozen before baking.
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Pasta and Bean Soup with Sausage
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A traditional Italian soup (pasta e fagioli) that was a peasant recipe - -
Servings
8
Servings
8
Pasta and Bean Soup with Sausage
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A traditional Italian soup (pasta e fagioli) that was a peasant recipe - -
Servings
8
Servings
8
Ingredients
  • 1 pound Ditalini or Elbow macaroni
  • 1 pounds DiRusso's® Italian Sausage Links
  • 2 cans (15 ounce) Great Northern Beans
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 can (28 ounce) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (28 ounce) crushed tomatoes
  • 6 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Parmesan or Romano cheese, grated
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Remove casings from sausage. In a large sauce pot, cook the sausage over medium heat, crumbling with a wooden spoon. Cook the sausage until browned and cooked through. Remove sausage and reserve.
  2. Heat the 2 tablespoons of oil in the sauce pot and sauté onions, celery and garlic. Add tomatoes, water, basil, parsley, salt and pepper. Bring to boil, partially cover pan, and simmer for 45 minutes.
  3. Add beans and sausage and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Add drained macaroni to sauce pot and stir.
  5. Serve immediately in soup plates and a generous sprinkling of cheese.
Recipe Notes
  • Substitute 4 cups cooked dried beans for 2 cans beans.
  • Crushed red pepper flakes can be sprinkled on each serving.
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Quickie Vegetable Mini Meatball Soup
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Brenda's grandchildren love this soup - -
Quickie Vegetable Mini Meatball Soup
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Brenda's grandchildren love this soup - -
Ingredients
  • 1 pound DiRusso's® Mini Meatballs
  • 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 can (14 ounce) beef
  • 1 can (15 ounce) diced tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup small pasta shells, uncooked
  • 1 cup water
  • Romano cheese, grated
Servings:
Instructions
  1. In a large pot, combine meatballs, vegetables, broth, tomatoes, water and pasta. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes until pasta is tender.
  3. Sprinkle each serving with Romano cheese.
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