Grilled Italian Sausage Recipes

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The ideal quick summer meal is grilled Italian sausage and peppers on a bun with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil.

Josh loves Italian sausage, especially when it’s on the grill, and these grilled sausage and peppers are one of his favorite quick and simple summer meals. You can certainly serve the Italian sausage and peppers plain, but Josh doesn’t stop there. He serves the Italian sausages, peppers, and onions in a bun with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil. Whoa is right! These sausage sandwiches are amazing.

You can complete this summer meal in no more than 30 minutes, so don’t worry!

Instructions
  1. Preheat the grill to medium heat, about 400-425F.
  2. Place the sausages on the grill, making sure there is space between them. Close the lid and cook for 4-6 minutes.
  3. Turn the sausages over, close the lid, and cook for another 4-6 minutes. …
  4. Serve the sausages on their own, or on a bun, with toppings of choice.

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Grilled Italian Sausages with Pasta and Vegetables 🔗

Friends expecting the same grilled chicken? Surprise them and serve grilled meat and veggies tossed with pasta!

Prep: 30min

Total: 50min

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 565 , Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 3 1/2 , Fiber 3 g, Protein 30 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, servingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1090 mg

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 pounds Italian sausage links (4 or 5 links)
  • 2 large bell peppers, cut lengthwise into fourths
  • 3/4 cup Italian dressing
  • 2 cups uncooked penne pasta (6 ounces)
  • 4 plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves

Instruction:

  1. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Grill sausages 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning frequently, until no longer pink in center.
  2. Brush bell pepper pieces with about 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Add to grill for last 10 minutes of cooking time, turning frequently, until crisp-tender.
  3. Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  4. Cut sausages into 1/2-inch slices; cut bell peppers into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Toss pasta, sausages, bell peppers, tomatoes and remaining dressing. Sprinkle with basil.

FAQ

Is Italian sausage good for grilling?

The sausages should be poached slowly over low heat until they reach an internal temperature of 150 degrees. After that, move them to a hot grill and cook them over moderate direct heat for a brief period of time—just long enough to get a light char and some color on the outside—before serving.

What goes good with Italian sausage on the grill?

You can cook Italian sausage by sauteing, grilling, or baking it. Italian sausage with peppers and onions is an easy and classic dish that will never let you down. However, you can use this sausage in any meal that could use a pop of meaty flavor.

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