Italian Sausage

Italian Sausage

Meat Good year-round
Used in 1 of 40 cuisines (3%)

A type of pork sausage flavored with spices and herbs, commonly used in pasta and pizza.

In the kitchen

Italian sausage is a type of pork sausage flavored with spices and herbs, commonly used in pasta and pizza. It is often seasoned with fennel, garlic, and red pepper flakes, contributing to its distinctive taste. Variations in spice levels and flavorings exist across Italian regions.

What's different

  • Italian fennel-and-garlic-seasoned pork sausage; comes 'sweet' (no chili) or 'hot' (with peperoncino).
  • Crumbled into ragùs and pizza toppings, or grilled whole.

Other forms of Sausage

Nutrition (per 100g)

290kcalCal
18.0gProtein
24.0gFat
2.0gCarbs
0.0gFiber

Values are AI-estimated, not from a laboratory database

Flavor affinities

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