Sausages and roasted potatoes

The recipe for sausages and roasted potatoes is a classic of Italian rustic cuisine, a hearty and easy-to-prepare dish. Here are the ingredients and the procedure:

Ingredients

• 500 g of fresh sausages
• 800 g of potatoes
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 sprig of rosemary
• 2 cloves of garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
2. Thoroughly wash the potatoes and cut them into pieces without peeling them, unless you prefer the texture of peeled potatoes.
3. In a large baking dish, place the potatoes and season with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, and chopped rosemary. Also add the garlic cloves, which you can leave unpeeled or slice, depending on your taste.
4. Mix well to coat the potatoes with the seasoning.
5. Add the fresh sausages on top of the potatoes. You can slightly score the sausages to help them cook better and to ensure they enrich the potatoes with flavor during cooking.
6. Bake in the oven and cook for about 40-45 minutes. During cooking, it’s important to turn the sausages and potatoes a couple of times for even browning.
7. Check the doneness by inserting the tip of a knife into the potatoes, which should be soft.
8. Once cooked, remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

The dish becomes even more delicious if the sausages start to release their fat, which mixes with the oil, beautifully seasoning the potatoes.

Curiosity

The sausage is a versatile and flavorful ingredient, appreciated throughout Italy but with regional variations that change its aromas and spices used. For example, in some areas, wild fennel is added to flavor the sausages, giving a unique taste to the final product.

Enjoy these delicious sausages and roasted potatoes!