Farro and Sausage Skillet

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked farro (Cook according to package directions and use broth for cooking liquid) 2 Tbsp olive oil 12 oz mild Italian sausage links, casings removed 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 small yellow onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups chopped kale 1/2 pint grape tomatoes, halved 1/2-1 tsp red pepperContinue reading “Farro and Sausage Skillet”

Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Sausage and Kale Pesto

Ingredients: 2 medium spaghetti squasholive oilKosher salt and ground black pepper1 lb ground Italian sausage (medium or hot)1 medium yellow onion, chopped4 cloves garlic, minced1 jar Freak Flag Organics, Kale Pesto2 cups chopped kale1/2 cup shredded gruyere cheese1/2 cup shredded fontina cheeseShredded (or grated) parmesan cheeseItalian parsley, chopped for garnish Directions: Preheat oven to 400Continue reading “Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Sausage and Kale Pesto”

Cheese and Sausage Stuffed Banana Peppers

Ingredients: 10 or so banana peppers-the amount depends on how big they are 1 pound sausage cooked & drained 4 oz cream cheese softened 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 tsp garlic salt Ground black pepper to taste Directions: 1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. 2. Slice your banana peppers in half & removeContinue reading “Cheese and Sausage Stuffed Banana Peppers”

Pasta with Sausage, Chard, and Parsnips

Ingredients: Salt and pepper 3/4 pound orecchiette (or any short cut pasta) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground Italian sausage 1 yellow onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch rounds (halved if large) 1 bunch Swiss chard, tough stems and ribs removed, thinly sliced 1/2 cup gratedContinue reading “Pasta with Sausage, Chard, and Parsnips”

Sausage, Peppers and Broccoli Pasta

Ingredients: ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound ground Italian pork sausage 1 pound broccoli, cut into 1 1/2-inch florets (about 4 cups) 2 medium yellow bell peppers, cored, seeded and thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper 1 pound rigatoni ½ cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving 2 tablespoons fresh lemonContinue reading “Sausage, Peppers and Broccoli Pasta”

Sausage and Black Bean Nachos

Ingredients: 1 pound ground hot or mild pork sausage 4 scallions, white and green parts, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 12 ounces large tortilla chips (restaurant style) 3 cupsContinue reading “Sausage and Black Bean Nachos”

Campanelle with Italian sausage and pumpkin sauce

Ingredients: 1 pound ground Italian sausage 1/2 onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, dice 1 lb package campanelle pasta 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth 1/2 cup half-and-half 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon salt and ground black pepper to taste Freshly grated ParmesanContinue reading “Campanelle with Italian sausage and pumpkin sauce”