18 Sausage Dinner Recipes for Weeknight Meals

18 Sausage Dinner Recipes for Weeknight Meals

Sausage pasta is a classic dinner recipe. This one combines Italian sausage with diced tomatoes, zucchini, and mushrooms for a hardy and filling sausage dinner.

Have an Instant Pot or other multi-cooker? You are mere minutes away from a stick-to-your-ribs meal for your whole family. Kielbasa and cabbage is a traditional dish, but this new technology makes it a breeze for a weeknight supper.

Italian sausage was made for pasta. But you can always go beyond just slices or crumbles in your sauce. These stuffed pasta shells are a terrific make-ahead dish for potlucks or busy weeknights.

The Sheboygan area of Wisconsin has a rich history of German culture and food. This recipe from contributor PBFITZ is inspired by the German-style grilled bratwurst and tender onions they grew up eating. "We always served them on the old-fashioned hard rolls. By finishing them in the beer sauce they just get better and better."

Sausage in soup can be really wonderful, and this authentic Portuguese caldo verde with kale and sausage is a good place to start.

If you love a meaty lasagna, then this version starring Italian sausage will be just the ticket for your family's dinner. After all, it's called the "world's best" for a reason.

While many people only use ground meat in their chili, pros know that adding some sausage brings extra flavor. If you have a tailgate or backyard party coming up, this chili will be just the ticket.

The Cajuns are known for putting spicy sausage like andouille in their dishes, and none is more famous than jambalaya!

Sausage on pizza, whether in the form of pepperoni or Italian crumbles or slices, is just as classic as can be. This Chicago-style pan pizza was made to be a base for sausage of several kinds.

Chef John's hearty dish will make dinner the highlight of the day. Bold Italian herbs join chicken thighs, sausage, and Yukon potatoes for stick-to-your-ribs goodness.

If you love macaroni and cheese and you love sausage, there is no reason not to let them play together. This baked mac is a perfect pairing.

Spanish sausage making is an art form, and paella might be one of their national treasures. This recipe highlights both, to the benefit of whomever you are serving.

The cream in a sausage pasta recipe might seem out of place, but it enhances this sausage sauce's texture and flavor and melds all the flavors of onion, garlic, and Italian sausage into an easy but unforgettable sauce. This will be a family favorite after one bite.

Chorizo is a spicy sausage that comes in two main types: Mexican chorizo, which is a fresh, raw pork sausage; and Spanish chorizo, which is a dry, cured sausage. Here, Mexican chorizo adds incredible flavor and heat to a bell pepper filling of celery, carrot, onion, tomato, and rice. It's an all-in-one dish that benefits from the tremendously robust sausage flavor.

“Delicious!” says home cook dobinky. “Great flavor. I made a huge pot full and tripled the recipe with turkey Italian sausage. I added some crushed red pepper and that’s it. Perfect as is.”

This recipe is a grilled brat and Greek salad all in one. You'll grill the turkey brats and then top them with a healthy mixture of chopped red onion, cucumber, tomatoes, and Kalamata olives dressed lightly with olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano — finishing with a crumble of tangy feta cheese.

For a lot of folks in the South, when you say sausage, the first thing they think is biscuits and gravy. This sausage gravy is also great over toast, waffles, or pancakes if biscuits aren't your thing, and it's the perfect dinner option when you're looking for a filling breakfast-for-dinner option.

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