Fresh Sausage

• BOIL for 45 minutes
• GRILL until done
• CROCKPOT 7 to 8 hours- becomes very tender- great for the elderly!

Smoked Sausage

Our smokies have been smoked for 15-16 hours until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees, at which time the smoke house is shut off.

• BOIL for 20 minutes
• GRILL for about 5-10 minutes
• CROCKPOT 7 to 8 hours until soft- great for the elderly!

Recipes

Sausage Minestrone Soup

Ingredients: 6 oz rotini or corkscrew pasta (about 1 1/2 cups), 1 tbs oil  (preferably olive), 1 lb sweet Italian sausage (cut into 1/2"-thick slices), 1 chopped onion (about 1 cup), 1 clove garlic (minced), 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt, 3 cans chicken broth (14.5 oz each), 1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes, 1 19-oz can kidney beans (rinsed and drained), 1 10 oz package frozen assorted vegetables (thawed), 2 tbs chopped fresh parsley, grated parmesan cheese (optional).

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
2. Meanwhile, in pot, heat oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add sausage, onion, garlic, seasoning and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until sausage is browned and onion is tender, about 7 minutes.
4. Add broth and tomatoes; cover & bring to boil, then reduce heat to medium.
5. Cook 10 minutes.
6. Add pasta, beans, and vegetables, Cook until heated through.
7. Remove from heat; stir in parsley.
8. Serve with parmesan, if desired.

Sausage and Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb mild Italian sausage, 1 red bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper, 2 medium russet potatoes, 1 small onion (chopped), 1 28-oz can chopped tomatoes, 1 tbs chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp dried basil.  Serves 6.

This casserole can be prepared and refrigerated 8 hours ahead of time.  Reheat in a 350 degree oven before serving.

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Grease a large casserole dish.  Cut sausage into 2-inch pieces.  Cut bell peppers into 1/4-inch slices.
3. Cut potatoes into quarters lengthwise.  Cut quarters into halves.  Place in a microwave-safe casserole.  Microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes.
4. Combine sausage, bell peppers, potatoes, onion, undrained tomatoes, and basil in a large bowl; mix well.
5. Spoon sausage mixture into prepared casserole dish.  Cover with foil; cut a slit in center.  Bake until cooked through, about 50 minutes.

Italian Sausage in Red Sauce

Ingredients: 4 lb mild Italian sausage, 2 green peppers, 1 large onion, 2 20-oz cans tomato sauce, 2 20-oz cans diced tomatoes, Italian spices such as Oregano to add more flavor.

1. Cut the sausage into sandwich-size segments.
2. Cut up the green peppers and onions into small pieces.
3. Mix everything together in a crockpot.
4. Turn crockpot on low and cook for about 12 hours.

Sausage Cheese Balls

Ingredients: 2 lb (32 oz) Smolich pork sausage uncooked, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose baking/biscuit mix, 16 oz cheddar cheese or 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 1/2 cup finely chopped celery, 1/2+ sp. garlic powder.

1. Shred cheese and mix all ingredients and form into 1 inch balls.
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
3. Bake in oven on ungreased cookie sheet until golden brown (30-40 minutes)

Sausage Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb bulk Italian sausage, 1 medium onion (chopped), 1 clove garlic (pressed), 1 16-oz can whole tomatoes, 1 15-oz can tomato sauce, 2 T dried parsley flakes, 1 t sugar, 1 t dried basil leaves, 1/2 t salt, 9 uncooked lasagna noodles (about 8 oz), 1 16-oz carton ricotta or creamed cottage cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, 1 t dried parsley flakes, 1 1/2 t salt, 1 1/2 t dried oregano leaves, 2 cups mozzarella (about 8 oz), 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese.

1. Cook & stir Italian sausage, onion & garlic in 10-inch skillet until sausage is light brown; drain.
2. Add tomatoes (with liquid), tomato sauce, 2 T parsley, the sugar basil, and 1/2 t salt.
3. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat.
4. Simmer uncovered until mixture is consistency of thick spaghetti sauce (about 1 hour).
5. Cook noodles as directed on box.
6. Reserve 1/2 cup of the sauce mixture.
7. Mix ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, 1 T parsley, 1 1/2 t salt, and the oregano.
8. Layer 1/3 each of the noodles, remaining sauce mixture, mozzarella & ricotta cheese mixture in ungreased oblong pan (13x9x2 inches).
9. Repeat layers two more times to make three layers altogether.
10. Spoon reserved sauce mixture onto top of lasagna.
11. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
12. Cook uncovered in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.  Let stand 15 minutes before cutting 8 to 10 servings.

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