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Italian Sausage

Dec 29
0

Spaghetti Bolognese

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Spaghetti Bolognese 

Ingredients:

1 pound Boulder Sausage Italian Ground
(mild or spicy)
1 pound ground chuck beef
2 slices of Boulder Sausage uncured bacon
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled and coarsely chopped
3 stalks of celery, coarsely chopped
3 carrots, coarsely chopped
2 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped
8 fresh basil leaves, chopped
2-3 sprigs rosemary leaves plucked and chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano

 

Directions:

 

1. Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil into a large saucepan on a medium heat. Add the bacon and fry until golden and crisp.
2. Reduce the heat and add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic and rosemary, then fry for 10 mins. Stir often until vegetables soften.
3. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the pork and beef and continue stirring for 3-4 mins until the meat is browned.
4.Add the tomatoes, chopped basil, oregano, and parsley. Cook over medium low heat until the sauce thickens, Stirring occasionally
5.Bring to the boil, reduce to a gentle simmer and cover with a lid. Cook for at least 1 hr 30 mins stirring occasionally, until you have a rich, thick sauce. Add the Parmesan, check the seasoning and stir.
6. When the Bolognese is nearly finished cook the spaghetti following the instructions on the package. Drain the spaghetti. Plate and top with Bolognese sauce. Serve with Parmesan, the extra basil leaves and crusty bread.
Oct 27
1

Italian Sausage and Lentil Soup

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Italian Sausage and Lentil Soup

Ingredients:

½ lb. hot Italian sausage (uncooked)
1½ tbsp. olive oil
½ yellow onion, diced
1 large carrot, diced
1 stalk celery,diced
3 cloves garlic, diced
1 small zucchini, chopped
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
2 c. water
4 c. chicken broth
1 c. dry lentils
1 tbsp. fresh basil, minced
1 tbsp. fresh parsley, minced
1 bay leaf
¼ tsp. paprika
¼ tsp. thyme
¼ tsp. oregano
¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Saute onion in olive oil until tender in a large stockpot over medium-low heat. Add the carrot, celery and garlic, cook for 1-2 more minutes. Add the sausage and brown, braking it into bits as it cooks.
2.Add the tomatoes, water, chicken broth, and zucchinni and bring the soup to a boil.
3.Pour in the lentils along with the remaining seasonings/spices and reduce heat to a simmer.
4. Cook about 40-45 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the liquid reduces.
5.Remove the bay leaf and serve.
Oct 27
0

Roasted Cauliflower Salad With Bacon and Chickpeas

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Roasted Cauliflower Salad With Bacon and Chickpeas

Ingredients:

1 head cauliflower
5 pieces of Boulder Sausage Peppered Bacon
1/2 red onion
2 Tbsp olive oil
Salt and Pepper to taste
1/2 bunch parsley

LEMON TAHINI DRESSING

1/3 cup tahini
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne
1/4 tsp salt

SPICED CHICKPEAS

15 oz can chickpeas
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp cayenne
Salt and Pepper to taste
Order Ingredients

Instructions:

1.Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Chop the cauliflower into small florets and slice the red onion into 1/4-inch strips. Drizzle with olive oil and season with a pinch or two of salt and pepper. Toss the cauliflower and onions until coated in oil, salt, and pepper then place on baking sheet.
2. Roast the cauliflower and onions in oven for 20 minutes, then stir, return them to the oven, and roast for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and browned on the edges. Let the cauliflower cool slightly.
3. While the cauliflower and onions are roasting, make the lemon tahini dressing. Blend the tahini, water, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, cayenne, and salt until smooth, then refrigerate until ready to serve.
4. Fry the bacon in a pan until crisp. When finished place on a paper towel to collect excess oil, then chop into bite size pieces
5.Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Add them to a skillet along with the olive oil, smoked paprika, cayenne, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir and cook the chickpeas over medium heat for about five minutes, or until they sizzle and become slightly crispy. Remove the chickpeas from the heat.
6.Pull the parsley leaves from their stems and roughly chop the leaves into small pieces (about 1.5 cups loosely packed, once chopped).
7.Combine the roasted cauliflower and onions in a bowl with the spiced chickpeas and chopped parsley. Drizzle the lemon tahini dressing over top, and toss. Serve warm or cold.
Thanks to budgetbytes.com, for the inspiration for this recipe. We did change it up a bit by including adding our delicious bacon.
Mar 28
0

Italian Sausage with Bow-tie Pasta

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The employees here at BOULDER SAUSAGE want to share this delicious recipe with you. At our recent sausage potluck someone brought this tasty dish using our BOULDER SAUSAGE brand Hot Italian Sausage, and we couldn’t resist passing recipe cards around!

 Italian Sausage with Bow-tie Pasta

Ingredients

1 lb. bow-tie pasta

1 cup olive oil

½ head garlic

½ red onion

½ bunch fresh basil

½ can yellow corn

1 pack BOULDER SAUSAGE brand Italian Sausage (hot or mild)

Salt and Pepper

Fresh Parmesan cheese

Preparation

  1. Pre-cook the Italian sausage (Pan-fry, bake, etc.) cut into circles or semi-circles.
  2. Chop garlic; put into a small bowl. Chop basil and add to garlic. Chop red onion; add to the garlic/basil. Add a little salt and pepper before covering the garlic basil & red onion with olive oil. Put bowl into the refrigerator and let sit.
  3. Boil pasta, rinse and drain. Toss pasta with sausage and oil/garlic mixture. Salt and pepper to taste.
  4. If pasta is too dry, add more olive oil.  Stir in Parmesan cheese and enjoy.

Prep Time: 10 minutes  –  Cook Time: 20 minutes  –  Total Time: 30 minutes  –  Yield: Serves 4-6

Mar 27
0

Italian Sausage with Ziti, Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes

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Linda from New Mexico – “I try to eat healthy, and the fact that BOULDER SAUSAGE makes its Italian Sausage with lean cuts of pork means I can eat a hearty meal without loading on the calories. When I want to splurge a little, I make this pasta dish with BOULDER SAUSAGE brand Italian Sausage.”

Italian Sausage with Ziti, Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients

4 links BOULDER SAUSAGE brand Italian Sausage

4 ounces uncooked ziti

½ teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

¼ teaspoon salt

1 garlic clove, minced

1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper

6 tablespoons half-and-half

1 cup fresh spinach

Preparation

1. Place sausage in skillet over medium high heat for 5-7 minutes or until sausage is evenly brown, cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.

2. Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add cherry tomatoes, salt, crushed red pepper, and minced garlic to pan; cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally.

3. Stir in spinach and pasta; cook 1 minute or until spinach wilts, tossing occasionally.

Prep Time: 10 minutes  –  Cook Time: 25 minutes  –  Total Time: 35 minutes  –  Yield: Serves 4

Aug 26
0

Homemade Pizza with Italian Sausage and Fresh Basil

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Homemade Pizza w/ Italian Sausage and Fresh Basil

Ingredients:
½ recipe Basic Pizza Dough (premade), or use store bought pizza dough
1 cup tomato sauce
6-8 halves slow roasted tomatoes, depending on size
8 ounces Boulder Sausage (Hot or Regular) Italian ground sausage, cooked and crumbled
6-8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped fairly fine
1 clove garlic, chopped fine
a pinch of sea salt
⅛ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions:
1. Prepare pizza dough as directed or use purchased roll of pizza dough.

2. While dough is rising, prepare sauce; combine garlic, fresh herbs, salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.

3. Place a pizza stone or pan on a rack in the lower third of your oven. Preheat the oven to 475°F for 30 minutes, you want the stone to be blazing hot (this simulates a pizza oven).

4. Sprinkle a piece of parchment paper about the size of your pizza stone lightly with cornmeal and place it on a pizza paddle or on a large cutting board. Set aside.

5. On a slightly floured work surface, flatten the dough with your hands. Start at the center and work outwards, using your fingers to press and stretch the dough outwards to a 10-12 inch circle. If the dough resists stretching, let it rest for a few minutes, this relaxes the gluten in the flour and makes the dough easier to work with.

6. Fold dough in half and then in quarters and transfer to prepared parchment paper. Unfold dough and reshape as needed,

7. Spread dough evenly with sauce and then distribute the mozzarella on top. Nestle Italian sausage and slow roasted tomatoes in between the slices of cheese. Let pizza rest for 20-30 minutes before placing in oven.

8. Carefully open oven and slide parchment paper and dough onto the preheated stone. Bake for 5- 7 minutes or until golden brown. Check after 5 minutes and turn pizza if one side is getting too brown.

9. Remove pizza from oven, cut and enjoy!

Aug 26
1

Spicy Sausage, Mustard Greens and Cauliflower in a Skillet

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Spicy Sausage, Mustard Greens and Cauliflower Skillet

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1 pack BOULDER SAUSAGE brand Italian sausages, sliced ½ inch thick

2 cups cauliflower florets

A pinch of salt

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

2 generous bunches mustard greens and/or kale, tough stems removed

1 cup cherry tomatoes

½ teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon sweet paprika

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage in one layer and cook until golden brown on both sides, turning once. With a slotted spoon transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel.
  2. If the skillet is dry, add 1 more tablespoon oil. Add the cauliflower and a sprinkle of salt; sauté until crisp tender, about 2 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon oil, garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add the greens, ½ teaspoon salt, cumin, paprika and black pepper. Sauté until the greens are tender and bright in color, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and sausage. Cover partially, reduce heat to medium-low and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Taste for seasoning. Serve warm with couscous and enjoy!

 

Prep Time: 10 minutes – Cook Time: 10 minutes – Total Time: 20 minutes – Yield: Serves 4

Aug 26
0

Cornbread Stuffing With Apple and Sausage

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Cornbread Stuffing With Apple and Sausage

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 package BOULDER SAUSAGE Bulk Italian sausage
  • 1 medium onions, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and chopped coarsely
  • 1 teaspoon freshly minced thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon freshly chopped sage leaves
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 1 1/4 pounds cubed and dried cornbread stuffing, store-bought
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 2 cups turkey or low-sodium chicken stock
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in 12-inch skillet.

Cook sausage for 5 to 7 minutes until browned. Add onions and celery and saute until softened. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Mix in apples, thyme and sage and saute for another 2 minutes. Add bourbon. *Cook’s Note: When adding alcohol take pan off flame. Allow to simmer until bourbon is almost evaporated; 1 to 2 minutes.

In a large bowl, add cornbread stuffing, parsley, chicken stock, eggs and pecans. Mix well. Mix in vegetable mixture to bowl. Combine and stir well together. Add to a large casserole dish and bake for 30 minutes.

Aug 26
0

Sausage and Zucchini Soup

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Sausage and Zucchini Soup

Preparation 

2 packs BOULDER SAUSAGE brand Italian ground sausage

2 cans of tomato sauce

2 cans of water (after emptying out the Tomato Sauce, fill the can with water)

1 can of stewed tomatoes

4 green zucchinis

4 yellow zucchinis

4 Mexican zucchinis

2 green peppers

2 red peppers

2 yellow peppers

2 orange peppers

2 tomatoes

1 onion

1 celery stalk

Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon of oregano

1/8 cup fresh basil, chopped

Preparation

  1. Heat large skillet over medium heat and cook sausage until browned.
  2. Add sausage to large pot with tomato sauce.
  3. Add water, stewed tomatoes, zucchini and peppers.
  4. Add seasonings and let cook on low for 30 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes – Cook Time: 35 minutes  –  Total Time: 50 minutes – Yield: Serves 6-8

Aug 26
0

Low Carb BOULDER SAUSAGE Pizza

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Low Carb BOULDER SAUSAGE Pizza

Ingredients

8 6-inch low-carb tortillas

4 teaspoons olive oil

A dash of garlic salt

½ teaspoon marjoram

½ teaspoon Basil

I med Tomato towel dried

½ medium red or white onion

1 pack BOULDER SAUSAGE brand Italian ground sausage, cooked

1 lb. shredded Mozzarella cheese

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Place tortillas on a cookie sheet, avoid over-lapping.
  2. In small bowl combine olive oil, garlic salt marjoram and basil together. Brush lightly over tortilla shells. Place onions, sausages and any optional ingredients on top of oiled tortilla, cover with cheese
  3. Bake for 5-8 minutes until cheese melts and begins to brown, Serve hot.

Prep Time: 10 minutes – Cook Time: 10 minutes  –  Total Time: 20 minutes – Yield: Serves 4-8

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