Luganega Wheel with Roasted Vegetables

The Luganega Wheel with Roasted Vegetables is an enticing and hearty dish, perfect for a substantial meal. Luganega is a type of fresh sausage typical of Northern Italy, seasoned only for a few days, and it represents one of the many varieties of Italian sausages.

Ingredients for 4 people:

• 400 g of luganega (spiral sausage)
• 2 medium potatoes
• 2 carrots
• 1 zucchini
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 onion
• 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Aromatic herbs to taste (rosemary, sage, thyme)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
2. Wash and cut the vegetables: peel the potatoes and carrots and dice them, cut the zucchini and bell pepper into not too small pieces, roughly slice the onion.
3. Arrange the vegetables in a baking dish, add the aromatic herbs (rosemary, sage, thyme) to taste, salt, pepper, and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Mix the vegetables well to ensure they are evenly seasoned.
4. Create space in the center of the vegetables and place the spiral luganega.
5. Bake everything and cook for about 40-50 minutes, or until the vegetables are golden and the sausage is cooked through. During cooking, turn the luganega once to ensure even cooking.
6. Once ready, remove from the oven and let rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

An Italian touch to this dish might be the addition of a sprig of rosemary on top of the luganega, to further flavor the meat with the unmistakable scent of the herb.

Curiosity

Luganega has ancient origins; it is said to have been known in Roman times. In Italy, the tradition of luganega varies from region to region, with small differences in seasonings and preparation techniques.