Here’s the full recipe for Baked Italian Sausage:
Ingredients:
- 5 links of Italian sausage
- 5 string cheese sticks
- 1 cup pasta sauce
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Any veggies you want to add (optional)
- Hoagie rolls for sandwiches
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Split each Italian sausage lengthwise without cutting all the way through the bottom.
- Place a string cheese stick in the middle of each sausage.
- Pour 1/2 cup of pasta sauce into the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Arrange the stuffed sausages on top of the sauce in the baking pan.
- Spread the remaining 1/2 cup of pasta sauce over the tops of the sausages.
- If desired, sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the sausages.
- Add any optional veggies, such as spinach, to the bottom layer of sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the sausages are cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- If desired, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes to brown the cheese on top.
- Serve the baked Italian sausages hot, either as is or in hoagie rolls for sandwiches.
Enjoy your delicious Baked Italian Sausages!
here are some popular questions and their answers related to Baked Italian Sausage:
Q: Can I use different types of sausage for this recipe? A: Yes, you can use sweet Italian sausage, hot Italian sausage, or any other type of sausage you prefer. Adjust the seasoning according to the type of sausage you choose.
Q: Can I use fresh mozzarella instead of string cheese? A: Absolutely! Fresh mozzarella would work well in this recipe. Just cut it into sticks similar to the size of string cheese.
Q: Can I make this recipe ahead of time? A: Yes, you can assemble the sausages ahead of time and refrigerate them until you’re ready to bake. Just be sure to adjust the baking time if you’re baking them straight from the refrigerator.
Q: Can I freeze the baked sausages? A: Yes, you can freeze the baked sausages for later use. Allow them to cool completely, then wrap them tightly in foil or plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe container. To reheat, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight and then bake them in a preheated oven until heated through.
Q: What sides go well with baked Italian sausage? A: Baked Italian sausage pairs well with a variety of sides, such as pasta, roasted vegetables, garlic bread, or a simple green salad.