Easy Italian Sausage

Discover the bold flavors of homemade sausage with this Easy Italian Sausage recipe—ready in just 20 minutes! Perfectly seasoned with aromatic garlic, fennel seeds, and paprika, this versatile sausage blend brings authentic Italian flair to your kitchen without the hassle of casings. Adjust the heat with optional red chili flakes, and savor the rich flavor enhanced by a hint of dried oregano and ground coriander. Whether shaped into patties, crumbled, or formed into links, this quick and customizable recipe pairs beautifully with pasta, pizza, breakfast plates, or sandwiches. Whip up a batch for immediate cooking, or let it rest in the fridge to develop even deeper flavors. A must-try for easy-to-make, homemade Italian sausage lovers!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground pork
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons Fennel seeds
• 1.5 teaspoons Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground coriander

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork and all the spices: garlic, fennel seeds, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, red chili flakes (if using), and ground coriander.

Step 2

Using clean hands or a spoon, mix the ingredients thoroughly until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat.

Step 3

For immediate use, form the sausage mixture into small patties, crumbles, or links as desired. Alternatively, the mixture can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days to allow the flavors to develop further.

Step 4

To cook, heat a skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of oil (if the pork is lean).

Step 5

Cook the sausage patties or crumbles for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked with an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).

Step 6

Remove from heat and serve as desired—in pastas, on pizzas, in sandwiches, or alongside eggs for breakfast.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	522.4 grams (522.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1526

Total Fat 105.40g	135%
Saturated Fat 38.70g	194%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 450mg	150%
Sodium 2678mg	116%
Total Carbohydrate 7.90g	3%
Dietary Fiber 4.00g	14%
Total Sugars 0.50g
Protein 130.40g	261%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 223mg	17%
Iron 7mg	38%
Potassium 209mg	4%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.2%

Protein: 34.7%

Carbs: 2.1%