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Penne With Italian Sausage, Asparagus and Chickpeas

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Italian Sausage, Portobello And Barley Pilaf

This one-pot meal is built with quintessentially woodsy fall ingredients. It can be cooked ahead of time, refrigerated and reheated before serving (you may need to add a little liquid when reheating). If you’re into it, a drizzle of white truffle oil at the end would up the decadence factor.

Pork Shoulder Stuffed With Anise, Rosemary And Garlic

Porchetta is a traditional Italian dish, one that's often made by stuffing a whole suckling pig. For a simpler version, try it with just the pork shoulder, as we've done here. Be sure to ask your butcher to butterfly it for you, since it's tricky to do at home. The stuffing varies slightly according to the cook, so consider this one of many options.

Butternut Squash And Sausage Casserole With Sage

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Jeane Kirkpatrick's Paella

John Kirkpatrick has fond memories of the hours his mother spent in the kitchen making paella two or three times a year. For this recipe, she used a pan he says must have measured 2 1/2 to 3 feet wide, but the dish can be made in a roasting pan as well. Read more about this recipe in the Washington Post.

Apple And Sausage Risotto

Crisp, tart apples have a subtle sweetness that makes them easy to fit into savory recipes. Here, diced apples are cooked with mild sausage to make the base for a hearty risotto, perfect for the cooler nights ahead. Read more about this recipe at the Washington Post.

Roasted Sausages With Peppers, Onions, Potatoes And Thai Eggplant

Sausage with peppers and onions is a classic combination, but the eggplant and lemon-infused olive oil keep things lively. This recipe was featured in Root Source: Italian Sausage. It comes from Nik's Snacks.

Italian Sausage

Our family friend, Linda Coronato, who created this recipe, once remarked that there is more than one way to serve Italian sausage. Splitting and marinating the sausages creates a new flavor profile. Read more about this recipe in the Berghoff Family Cookbook.

Sausage, Mushroom And Onion Pizza

You should have enough sauce left over to make another pizza or two; (it can be frozen in a tightly covered container for about a month). Read more about this recipe at the Washington Post.

Italian Sausage Pita Pizza With Peppers And Carrots

Using pita bread as pizza crust is fast and easy -- and it crisps up nicely. The carrots, onions and peppers on this pizza also add a nice crunch and a burst of color.

Sausage Roll With Peppers, Onions And Mustard Dressing

Poaching is a quick and easy way to cook sausage, but it would be delicious grilled, too. Read more about this recipe on the Cookthink blog.

Bow-Tie Pasta With Sausage And Sauerkraut

A great use of leftover beer-braised sausages and sauerkraut, this pasta includes extra cabbage for a fresher green touch. This recipe is part of Andrew Schloss's Sunday Dinners.