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Italian Sausage and Potatoes

Italian sausage, crispy potatoes, and onions are topped with fresh parsley and cherry peppers for some heat!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6
Author: James Delmage and Tara

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes cut into wedges
  • 2 pounds Italian sausage see notes below
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/8 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons parsley minced
  • 3 medium cherry peppers optional, for finishing
  • 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano cheese grated, for finishing

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425f and set racks to the lowest and the middle level of the oven.
  • Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano. Spread potatoes out onto a baking sheet. If necessary use 2 baking sheets to not overcrowd the potatoes.
  • Cook the potatoes for 15 minutes on the bottom rack then remove from the oven. Turn the potatoes over in the pan, then spread out the onions over the potatoes, and finally place the sausages on top.
  • Cook for the remaining time on the middle oven rack until the sausage is completely cooked through. About 30 more minutes. If desired you can move than pan up and broil for the last 1-3 minutes to brown the top. Top with the minced parsley and serve with cherry peppers and/or Pecorino Romano on the side. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Makes 6 moderate or 4 large servings.
  • Traditionally this recipe is made with pinwheel sausage.  That might prove difficult to find in many parts of the country, so use regular Italian sausage links if required.  Pinwheel sausage should take a few minutes less to cook than thick sausage links.
  • If the sausage is not brown enough, feel free to move the pan up and broil for the last 1-3 minutes to get better color.
  • Yukon Gold potatoes are recommended for their flavor and creaminess, but russet potatoes would work well too.

Nutrition

Calories: 759kcal | Carbohydrates: 31.5g | Protein: 32.8g | Fat: 55.7g | Saturated Fat: 15.7g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 1345mg | Potassium: 1242mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 3mg