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ITALIAN SAUSAGE (Pork/Turkey)

Baked Acorn Squash     
Calico Bean Bake
Corn and Potato Chowder with Italian Sausage
DiRusso’s® Italian Sausage Link Sandwich
Eggplant and Sausage Parmigiana
Escarole, Sausage and White Beans
Italian Sausage Party Tray
Italian Sausage, Pepper & Onion Kabobs
Linguine with Zucchini and Sausage
Mama’s Pasta Meat Sauce
Macaroni and Cheese with Sausage Casserole
Pasta and Bean Soup with Sausage
Rice and Sausage
Sausage Brunch Casserole
Sausage Cheese Dip
Sausage Chili
Sausage Omelet
Sausage, Potato and Pepper Roast
Sausage Puffs with Pineapple Sauce
Sausage, Spinach and Potato Soup
Sausage Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers
Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers
Stuffed Jumbo Shells with Sausage
Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Tortellini Soup
Turkey Stuffing with Sausage

MEATBALLS (Beef/Turkey)

Cheesy Meatball Casserole
Easy Meatball Stew
Grandma’s Italian Wedding Soup
Homemade Beef Soup with Mini Meatballs
Italian Mini Meatball Soup
Lasagna with Mini Meatballs
Meatball Splash Sandwich
Quickie Vegetable Mini Meatball Soup
Turkey Meatball Pasta Bake

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Italian sausage is deeply rooted in regional traditions and cuisines.

DiRusso's Real Italian Sausage

has become the favorite sausage in Northeast Ohio and beyond.

DiRusso’s Italian Sausage Links and Patties (Sweet, Medium Hot, and Hot flavors) are perfect for backyard grilling. Each portioned 4 oz. link in collagen casing makes for easy and uniform cooking.

DiRusso’s® Italian Sausage Link Sandwich

Our famous sandwich served at fairs and festivals –

  • 2 pounds (8 links) DiRusso’s® Italian Sausage Links
    or DiRusso’s® Turkey Italian Sausage Links
  • 1 jar (24 oz.) pizza sauce or marinara sauce
  • 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 Spanish onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 8 Italian hard rolls (6 inch), split halfway lengthwise
  • 1/4 pound Mozzarella or Provolone cheese, shredded (optional)

Prepare links according to cooking instructions below. In a large skillet, sauté peppers and onions in oil. In a sauce pan, heat sauce. Place a cooked sausage link in a roll. Scoop peppers and onions on top of sausage and ladle sauce down the middle of the bun. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of sauce. Serves 8

 

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAUSAGE LINKS

Directions are for frozen links.

Cooking times are approximate.

GRILL: Grill links over medium heat for 25-30 minutes, turning often.

SKILLET: Lightly oil skillet. Cook links, partially covered, over medium heat for 20-25 minutes, turning often.

BAKE: Preheat oven to 350°F. Place links on baking sheet. Bake links uncovered, for 30 minutes, turn and bake an additional 20 minutes.

COOK UNTIL TEMPERATURE IS A MINIMUM OF 160°F AND THE CENTER IS NO LONGER PINK