How to Cook Pan-Fried Italian Sausage

Pan-Fried Italian Sausage is a quick and easy main dish typical of peasant cuisine, a perfect recipe for those who have little time to cook but still want a succulent and satisfying dish, ideal for a quick family lunch or a convivial dinner with friends, accompanied by fragrant slices of homemade bread.

Preparing it with our tips is really quick and easy. Simply place the pork Italian sausage in a non-stick pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a clove of garlic, a couple of sprigs of rosemary, and a few bay leaves. Brown the sausage on all sides, turning occasionally, and then cook gently, covered with a lid. The result will be a dish with a golden crust on the outside and a juicy and flavorful center, best served with a side of sauerkraut, a bowl of pan-fried potatoes, or a soft mash.

How to Make Pan-Fried Italian Sausage

Step 1

Step 1

Heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil in a non-stick pan.

Heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil in a non-stick pan.

Step 2

Step 2

Add the garlic clove, the rosemary sprigs and the bay leaves.

Add the garlic clove, the rosemary sprigs and the bay leaves.

Step 3

Step 3

Arrange the sausages in the pan.

Arrange the sausages in the pan.

Step 4

Step 4

Let them cook for about 10 minutes, turning them from time to time with a wooden spoon so that they brown well on all sides.

Let them cook for about 10 minutes, turning them from time to time with a wooden spoon so that they brown well on all sides.

Step 5

Step 5

Then cover with a lid and continue cooking for about 10 minutes.

Then cover with a lid and continue cooking for about 10 minutes.

Step 6

Step 6

Finally, season with salt and pepper.

Finally, season with salt and pepper.

Step 7

Step 7

Enjoy them while they're still hot!

Enjoy them while they're still hot!

FAQs

How Can I Serve Italian Sausage?

Italian sausage is best served with a side of sauerkraut, a bowl of pan-fried potatoes, or a soft mash. You can flavor it on the stove together with broccoli rabe, as per Neapolitan tradition, or you can cook it in the oven or on a hot grill, without adding fats, spices or flavorings.

If you prefer, you can deglaze the meat with a glass of red wine or a splash of beer. You can also replace the aromatic herbs we suggest with wild fennel or get pre-seasoned sausages from your trusted butcher, always choosing local, top-quality products.