Sweet Italian Pork Sausage Recipes

Sweet Italian pork sausage is a flavorful fresh sausage typically seasoned with fennel, garlic, black pepper, and mild herbs. Despite the name, it is usually not sugary; “sweet” means mild, as opposed to hot Italian sausage made with red pepper flakes.

It is a versatile recipe ingredient for weeknight pastas, sausage and peppers, baked ziti, lasagna, soups, stuffing, pizza, and sheet pan meals. Use links whole, sliced, or remove the casing and brown the sausage as crumbles for rich, savory depth.

Because it contains pork fat and bold seasoning, a little goes a long way. Pair it with tomatoes, greens, beans, potatoes, peppers, onions, and creamy cheeses to build hearty, comforting dishes.