Italian Sausage Recipe
This homemade Italian Sausage Recipe is a breeze—tender pork links brimming with fennel seed, garlic, and bell peppers, ready to elevate your spaghetti or meatball game in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground pork (80/20 blend; Applegate or Smithfield)
- 1 tablespoon fennel seed, toasted and lightly crushed to release aroma
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes adjust if you like it mild
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (flat-leaf preferred)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice for depth
Instructions
- Toast fennel seed in a skillet until fragrant, then crush. Combine pork, spices, bell peppers, and parsley. Shape into patties or links.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook patties or links until browned and cooked through. Rest and serve sliced or whole. Deglaze the pan for a sauce.
Notes
For a leaner option, swap pork for ground turkey. Toast whole fennel seeds for the best flavor. Mix red and green bell peppers for color variation.
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