20 Top-Rated Recipes That Start with Spicy Hot Italian Sausage

Homemade Sweet Italian Sausage (Mild or Hot)

This five star homemade Italian sausage recipe is made with ground pork and generously seasoned with freshly cracked black pepper, parsley, garlic, basil, paprika, red pepper flakes, fennel seed, oregano, and thyme. "This is awesome!" says home cook CALLIEW. "I'll never buy premade Italian Sausage again."

Chef John's Italian Sausage Chili

"I've added pork to ground beef in chili before, but I've never tried it with all Italian sausage, and I loved the results!" says Chef John. It sounds like the reviewers agree with him! "It's wonderful, so tasty and everyone thought it was terrific and want the recipe," says home cookart.

Sausage and Peppers Over Creamy Parmesan Polenta

Slices of hot Italian sausage are added to a rich tomato-based stew with red and yellow bell peppers, red onion, and herbs. Serve on mounds of cheesy polenta for sophisticated comfort food any night of the week. "The sausage and pepper medley was delicious," says reviewer utawkin2me. "I would totally make again."

Hot Italian Sausage

Recipe submitter Jim Wyllie got this prized homemade hot Italian pork sausage recipe from an Italian friend. It's flavored with paprika, anise seed, fennel seeds, and red pepper flakes. "It is excellent as meatballs, in spaghetti sauce, hamburger patties, or on pizza," says Jim.

Microwave Sausage and Clam Soup

Keep your kitchen cool by making this easy, hearty microwave soup that's chock full of flavorful ingredients including hot Italian sausage, clams, bell pepper, mushrooms, tomatoes, white wine, and basil.

Spicy Sausage Broccoli Rabe Parmesan

Chunks of pan-fried hot Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, tomatoes, and garlic are finished off with a generous sprinkling of Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper flakes; serve over hot whole wheat pasta for a quick and simple weeknight pasta dish. "This was really good especially for the spice lovers such as myself!" says reviewer Anonymous.

Easy Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

A filling mixture made with hot Italian sausage, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, garlic, and parsley is stuffed into mushroom caps and cooked until the cheese is bubbling for an amazing flavor combination in two small bites! You might want to double the recipe if you're expecting a crowd — these go fast!

Mama Palomba's Spaghetti Sauce

There are rave reviews for this five star authentic Italian meat sauce recipe that uses both hot and mild Italian sausage. "A perfect blend of flavors," says Allrecipes Allstar Buckwheat Queen. "It's so rich and thick you can eat it with a fork or a piece of bread!"

Kale and Sausage Soup

A rich and creamy soup packed with ground hot Italian sausage, cubes of red potato, kale, garlic, thyme, and mushrooms. Fresh spinach makes a good substitute for kale if you are stuck. "The whole family enjoyed this!" says Allrecipes Allstar SunnyDaysNora.

Baked Rigatoni with Italian Sausage and Fennel

This solid five star baked pasta dish features spicy hot Italian sausage links, fresh fennel, roasted red bell pepper, and three types of cheese. "Fantastic flavor!" says home cook Gretchen. "I used spicy Italian chicken sausage to keep it healthy. Love the contrast of spicy sausage against the sweet fennel."

Festival-Style Grilled Italian Sausage Sandwiches

Try this incredibly tasty hot Italian sausage sandwich that's piled high with grilled onion and red bell pepper for delicious festival food at home. "These are so good, I don't even put condiments on them!" says home cook Nick Eytcheson. "Don't change a thing, fire up the grill, kick back and enjoy!"

Sausage Bowties with Artichokes

This clever Italian-inspired bean soup recipe uses minced prosciutto ham and hot Italian pork sausages instead of a ham bone for a speedy soup that's ready to serve in just 30 minutes. "This soup was delicious, hearty, and filling!" says home cook charleta. "I added some fresh spinach for increased nutrition."

Sausage, Ricotta, and Fennel Pizza

A flavor-packed mixture of hot Italian sausage, fresh spinach, and fennel is spread on top of a homemade tomato sauce on a prepared pizza crust. Dollops of ricotta cheese and shaved Parmesan are added before it's baked to perfection. "One of the best pizzas I ever made!" says home cook bobesart.

Gnocchi with Sausage and Mushrooms

Sliced hot Italian sausage links are cooked with onions and mushrooms in a prepared vodka marinara sauce; serve over cooked gnocchi and sprinkle over some grated Parmesan cheese and toasted bread crumbs to make this dish extra tasty!

Easy Skillet Sausage and Vegetables

Hot Italian sausages are cooked with bell peppers, tomatoes, and zucchini for an easy-prep midweek meal. "Loved this easy to make sausage combination," says Allrecipes Allstar Lela. "I served the sausage combo over quinoa. There were no left overs!"

Spicy Cranberry Sausage Balls

The combination of spicy Italian sausage with sweet juicy cranberries makes the perfect flavor pairing in these festive party appetizers. Serve the balls warm and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Use any leftovers to make meatball sandwiches the next day.

Easy Sausage, Peppers, and Onions with Elbows

Serve this slow cooker hot Italian sausage stew over your favorite pasta for a fuss-free dinner on busy days. "This took no time to throw together and the slow cooker did all the work!" says Allrecipes Allstar Christina. "The sausage was so tender and the sauce so flavorful, that it needed nothing else added."

Man-Catching Meatloaf

Don't be put off by the long list of ingredients in this truly tasty meatloaf. The flavor of the hot Italian sausage, combined with beef and bacon comes through in every bite. For best results, allow meat loaf to rest for five minutes before serving.

Chicken, Sausage, Peppers, and Potatoes

Hot Italian sausage links, chicken thighs, sweet peppers, onions, and potatoes are pan fried then roasted until tender and all the flavorful juices have melded in this elegant dinner dish. "The flavor of the sausage took this dish to decadent" says home cook kitchengal.

Bob's Stuffed Banana Peppers

Banana peppers are stuffed with a spicy Italian sausage mixture and baked in a delicious tomato sauce. "I have made these several times and they are always amazing!" says home cook Crystal Smith. Freeze any extra sausage sauce and use it to stuff bell peppers or zucchini for yet another quick and easy meal.

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