Need a simple weeknight dinner idea for the family? Find 42 best Italian sausage recipes for dinner that are budget-friendly, easy to prepare, loaded with flavor, and perfect for a quick meal on busy days.
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Lately, my family has been loving adding Italian sausage into our pasta meals, rice dishes, or enjoying them in the slow cooker with onions and peppers. They have been some of our go-to weeknight dinners this winter as they are hearty, delicious, and simple to prepare.
Italian sausage recipes are always so flavorful and a nice change from ground beef, and lately, more affordable per pound than ground beef, so it’s a great option if you are trying to save money on your groceries. Plus, Italian sausage comes in lots of different varieties, from ground sausage to sweet, mild, or hot sausage, so there are lots of options to choose from.
So, with busy spring days just around the corner, I wanted to gather up some quick and easy dinner ideas with Italian sausage to add to our collection of recipes, and thought I would share them with you in case you need a little inspiration for some no-fuss, budget-friendly weeknight meals for your family.
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42 Best Italian Sausage Recipes for Dinner
These Italian sausage recipes are full of flavor and perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a relaxing Sunday dinner. Find everything from cheesy pasta dishes to hearty soups, stews, casseroles, and easy one-pot meals that your whole family will enjoy (even picky eaters).
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Dutch Oven Daddy
Sausage Tortellini Casserole
Tortellini with Sausage recipe is a delicious meal that only needs a few simple ingredients and a large skillet. Our one pan tortellini is a pasta dish that can be cooked up in about 30 minutes to everyone's delight.
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The Fresh Cooky
One Pot Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta Recipe
Make pasta even tastier by adding Italian sausage to it. This creamy pasta dinner is perfect for a busy school night dinner. It's hearty and filling, so you will be happy to serve it to your family.
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Lemon & Zest
Cheesy Italian Sausage Pasta Bake
This cozy and comforting Italian Sausage Pasta Bake Recipe pairs flavorful Italian sausage with a creamy ricotta cheese mixture, along with fresh basil, other cheeses, and so much flavor. Simple to prepare and easily made a day in advance, and then baked when you are ready. Leftovers are even better, so this dinner is sure to be one the whole family will love!
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Risa’s Family Kitchen
Italian Sausage and Broccoli Pasta
This Italian Sausage and Broccoli Pasta is full of flavor with sausage, garlic, Parmesan, and a delicious, light sauce that brings the dish together. Everyone loves it at our house, broccoli and all, and I love that it is a quick and easy meal on the table in less than 30 minutes!
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5
Belle of the Kitchen
One Pot Italian Sausage Pasta
This Italian Sausage Pasta is made in one pot and is a family favorite. Onions, sausage, and tomatoes are paired with delicious spaghetti, then drenched in a creamy sauce and topped with cheese!
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6
Stef's Eats and Sweets
Baked Spaghetti with Italian Sausage
This Baked Spaghetti with Italian Sausage is a great weeknight meal to feed the entire family. Made with canned tomatoes for a budget-friendly option!
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I Heart Eating
One Pot Creamy Sausage Gnocchi
One-Pot Creamy Sausage Gnocchi is a flavorful dinner that’s made entirely in one pot. This easy dinner recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make.
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8
Italian Sausage and Spinach Alfredo
Savory Italian sausage is combined with tender spinach and cheesy alfredo sauce for a comforting and hearty weeknight dinner that can be made in just 20 minutes.
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9
The Forked Spoon
Creamy Sausage Pasta
This Creamy Sausage Pasta is an easy, comfort-food dinner made with Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach tossed in a Parmesan cream sauce. It’s rich, full of flavor, and ready in under 30 minutes.
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10
My Chefs Apron
Easiest-Ever Sausage Rapini Pasta with Potatoes
This Sausage Broccoli Rabe pasta is the easiest dish you will ever make. It’s hearty, subtly spicy, and the rich sausages and sweet peas mingle perfectly with the toned-down bitterness of broccoli rabe.
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11
Lazy Lasagna with Italian Sausage
Stovetop lazy lasagna with Italian sausage, cottage cheese, mozzarella, and parmesan for a quick, no-fuss family dinner with no oven required.
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12
The Benson Street
Instant Pot Rigatoni & Sausage
Make a quick and easy weeknight recipe for instant pot rigatoni with sausage. A delicious comfort food meal ready quickly, perfect for a fast weeknight meal.
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13
Corrie Cooks
Instant Pot Italian Sausage and Marinara
Juicy Italian sausages are pressure-cooked in a rich, garlic-infused marinara for a deep, all-day flavor in minutes. This effortless one-pot meal is the perfect hearty topper for pasta, polenta, or crusty sub rolls.
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14
The Spice Adventuress
Fettuccine Carbonara (with Sausage Meatballs)
The creamy and utterly delicious carbonara with a spicy twist.
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15
Golden Grace Kitchen
Chicken and Sausage Pasta
Chicken and sausage pasta is an easy, delicious, one-pot meal loaded with tender, flavorful meat, a creamy sauce, and al dente pasta.
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16
Sweet and Savory Meals
Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana
This Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana is a rich, comforting soup made with Italian sausage, tender potatoes, kale, and a creamy broth — all ready in one pot with minimal effort. It captures the classic flavors of the beloved restaurant version in a simple weeknight dinner that’s hearty, flavorful, and easy to make.
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The Cookin' Chicks
Ultimate Creamy Sausage and Tortellini Soup
Creamy sausage and tortellini soup is the ultimate comfort food! Cheesy pasta, savory sausage, and a creamy broth all in one bowl.
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18
Craving Something Healthy
Italian Sausage and Lentil Soup
This hearty, healthy sausage and lentil soup features Italian turkey sausage, lentils, kale, and other vegetables. It’s fast and simple to make.
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19
Cooking My Dreams
Italian Sausage White Bean Soup
There's nothing better than a warm, hearty bowl of soup on a chilly day, and this Italian Sausage White Bean Soup is pure comfort in a bowl. With rich Italian sausage, creamy cannellini beans, and nutrient-packed kale, this easy-to-make soup is both nourishing and satisfying.
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20
Modern Honey
Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup
An easy 6-ingredient Sausage Tortellini Soup is a family favorite. This popular soup recipe can be made on the stovetop or in a slow cooker.
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21
My Rad Kitchen
Zuppa Toscana
Zuppa Toscana is a creamy, hearty soup with spicy sausage, crispy bacon, kale, and gnocchi simmered in rich chicken broth for cozy comfort.
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22
I Heart Naptime
Creamy Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup
Packed with savory sausage, cheesy tortellini, and spinach in a creamy tomato broth, this Italian sausage tortellini soup is the perfect one-pot meal for a cozy family dinner!
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23
Summer Yule
Instant Pot Italian Sausage Soup
This Instant Pot Italian sausage soup is delicious and packed full of wholesome ingredients. It's the perfect meal for cold evenings!
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24
The Dinner Bell
Healthy Lasagna Soup with a Roasted Pepper Sauce
Roast peppers, onion, and garlic until caramelized, blend into a velvety sauce, then simmer with Italian sausage and zucchini. Serve pasta on the side so it doesn't get soggy, and top with ricotta and basil.
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25
Chicken Fried Kitchen
Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup
A recipe for Italian Sausage Soup with Tortellini that's perfect for any season and occasion. Serve for a dinner party or just a busy weekday.
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26
An Edible Mosaic
Easy Pizza Soup Recipe
This pizza soup recipe is a fun way to get kiddos and picky eaters excited to eat their vegetables. With pepperoni, sausage, bell peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes, and a few pizza spices, you'll be surprised at how much this actually tastes like pizza!
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27
Mandi of the Mountains
Italian Sausage Soup with Potatoes and Kale
This potato, sausage, and kale soup is comforting and hearty. It only needs one pot and 5 main ingredients.
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28
Babaganosh
Sausage Chili
Use ground Italian sausage in chili to make the most flavorful chili ever! This one is easy to make and simmers on the stove until perfectly thick. Always a crowd pleaser.
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29
The Slow Roasted Italian
Italian Stromboli
Salami, pepperoni, and sausage, oh my! This Italian Stromboli is an easy, irresistible dinner that’s packed with cheesy, savory goodness.
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30
Camp.Grill.Eat.
Italian Sausage Quesadilla
These Italian sausage quesadillas are loaded with flavorful Italian sausage, red onion, and plenty of gooey mozzarella cheese. They're served with your favorite marinara on the side for dipping.
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31
Spend with Pennies
Creamy Sausage Cheese Dip
This sausage cheese dip is ready in just 20 minutes. With savory Italian sausage, 3 different kinds of cheese, and big flavor, it’s the perfect scoopable dip for game day, parties, or potlucks.
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32
Two-Bit Tart
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
These are always a huge hit when I serve them at parties. Mushroom caps stuffed with sausage, cream cheese, and Parmesan – Keto-friendly and so, so tasty!
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33
Noshing With The Nolands
Stuffed Meatballs
These Stuffed Meatballs are a party essential! Deep-fried to golden perfection, they offer a savory Italian sausage kick and a gooey cheese center.
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34
Kim Schob
Italian Sausage & Zucchini Galette
Italian sausage, creamy ricotta, and flavor-packed zucchini come together to create a hearty dish that's both filling and impressive.
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35
Mangia With Michele
Stuffed Italian Peppers with Beef and Sausage
Italian Stuffed Peppers are filled with a savory combo of Italian pork sausage, ground beef, fresh mozzarella, pecorino, herbs, spinach, and tiny pasta — and the finished dish has a wonderful depth of flavor.
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36
Flavorful Eats
The Best Italian Meatballs
Made with Italian sausage, ground beef, garlic, parsley, and cheese, these are truly the best Italian meatballs! Perfect for pasta night or meal prepping!
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37
Tessie's Table
Easy One-Pot Sausage and Veggie Casserole
This one-pot sausage casserole is loaded with flavor! Savory sausages, tender veggies, and a rich tomato broth make dinner easy and delicious.
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38
The Soccer Mom Blog
Simply Delicious Sausage & Spinach Skillet
A simple, wholesome side dish that only requires 4 real food ingredients. We love this sausage & spinach skillet for just about any meal!
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39
Dinners Done Quick
Air Fryer Cabbage Rolls Stuffed With Sausage and Rice
These cabbage rolls are winter comfort food to the max! Stuffed with sausage, rice, and all your favorites, they're cooked in a savory tomato sauce in the air fryer, saving you a ton of time over the oven.
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40
The Magical Slow Cooker
Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers
This Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers recipe is quick to prep, simple to cook, and perfect for family dinners on busy weeknights.
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41
Cooking with Mamma C
Italian Sausage Sandwiches (The Best!)
Use your oven to make the best Italian Sausage Sandwiches with peppers, onions, and sauce! They'll be ready in just over an hour.
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42
Nibble and Dine
Stuffed Sausage
This easy and indulgent dinner recipe features Italian sausages stuffed with a creamy blend of ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheese.
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