Tuscan Sausage with Caramelized Onions
A hearty and rustic dish straight from the Tuscan tradition, featuring golden pan-fried sausage paired with melt-in-your-mouth caramelized onions. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's the perfect weeknight dinner that brings big flavor with minimal effort. Serve with crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 500 g Tuscan-style sausage (or herb pork sausage)
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium onions, sliced into rings
- 1 liter water (for par-boiling the sausages)
- Dried parsley or dried basil, to taste
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Directions
- 1
Bring the water to a boil, add the sausages and cook for 5 minutes after boiling resumes. Drain and let cool slightly.
- 2
Slice the sausages into medium-thick rounds, about 1.5 cm each.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the onions until deeply golden and caramelized. Add 2 tablespoons of water if the pan starts to stick.
- 4
Add the sausage slices and stir to combine with the onions. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is nicely browned.
- 5
Turn off the heat, sprinkle with dried parsley or basil, cover the pan and let rest for 2–3 minutes. Serve hot.
💡 Chef's Tip
A splash of white wine added after the onions caramelize adds wonderful depth. You can also finish with fresh herbs for extra brightness.
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