28 Quick Sausage Dinners Ready in 30 Minutes (or Even Less!)

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28 Quick Sausage Dinners Ready in 30 Minutes (or Even Less!)2/28 Bavarian Apple-Sausage Hash 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This awesome recipe reflects my German roots. In the cooler months, nothing is as comforting as a hearty hash. Serve this versatile recipe as a side dish at a holiday meal or as a brunch entree over cheddar grits or topped with a fried egg. —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, CO Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 310 calories, 17g fat (3g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 715mg sodium,

25g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 3g fiber), 16g protein

25g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 3g fiber), 16g protein. 3/28 Bucatini with Sausage & Kale 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Bucatini with Sausage & Kale Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was short on time but wanted to make an elegant dinner for my husband and me. That night, we ate this simple pasta starring spicy sausage and our homegrown kale. —Angela Lemoine, Howell, New Jersery Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 512 calories, 30g fat (8g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 898mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (2g

sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein

sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein. 4/28 Andouille Sausage and Peppers 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Roasted Sausage, Potatoes and Peppers Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to share my cooking, and this hearty sheet-pan dinner has built a reputation for being tasty. People have actually approached me in public to ask for the recipe. —Laurie Sledge, Brandon, Mississippi Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 257 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 759mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat

protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 5/28 Sausage Manicotti 38 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This classic Italian entree comes together in a snap but tastes as if it took hours. It’s so tasty and easy to fix. My family always enjoys it. —Carolyn Henderson, Maple Plain, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 2 pieces: 489 calories, 24g fat (10g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 1232mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. 6/28 Spaghetti Squash & Sausage Easy Meal 5

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spaghetti Squash & Sausage Easy Meal Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My son’s favorite dish uses homegrown spaghetti squash, kielbasa, and pico de gallo or salsa. —Pam Mascarenas, Taylorsville, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 267 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 873mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein. 7/28 School-Night Sausage Stroganoff 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved School-Night Sausage Stroganoff Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go

It’s a savory, creamy dish that’s quick to fix on a busy school night

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I found this recipe in an old church cookbook about 25 years ago and tweaked it to fit my family’s tastes. It’s a savory, creamy dish that’s quick to fix on a busy school night. —Kristine Chayes, Smithtown, New York Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups sausage mixture with 1-1/2 cups noodles: 675 calories, 39g fat (15g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 1204mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. 8/28 Gnocchi with Spinach and Chicken Sausage 26 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Gnocchi with Spinach and Chicken Sausage Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Dinner is easy when I can use ingredients typically found in my fridge and pantry. —Laura Miller, Lake Ann, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 604 calories, 28g fat (12g saturated fat), 119mg cholesterol, 1226mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein. 9/28 Grilled Sausage-Basil Pizzas 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We love basil recipes, and these easy little pizzas are a wonderful change of pace from the classic cookout menu. Let

everybody go crazy with the toppings

everybody go crazy with the toppings. —Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 pizza: 808 calories, 56g fat (19g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 1996mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein. 10/28 Pizza Spaghetti 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The idea for this recipe came to me when I saw someone dip a slice of pizza into a pasta dish. My wife and kids love it, and so do my friends! —Robert Smith, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 354 calories, 9g

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat

fat (3g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 512mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 7g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat. 11/28 Turkey Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Turkey Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Finding healthy recipes the family will eat is a challenge. This elegant squash is one we love, and it works with pork or chicken sausage, too. —Melissa Pelkey Hass, Waleska, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed squash half: 302 calories,

Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat

10g fat (5g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 370mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 7g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat. 12/28 Best Ever Beans and Sausage 35 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my wife asks what she should make for a gathering, she’s always told to bring this—and a couple of copies of the recipe! — Robert Saulnier, Clarksburg, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 316 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 857mg sodium,

48g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 9g fiber), 13g protein

48g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 9g fiber), 13g protein. 13/28 Greek Sausage Pita Pizzas 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I turned my favorite sandwich into a pizza. It’s perfect for lunch or dinner, but don’t forget it when you’re having a bunch of people over—it makes a fantastic appetizer, too. —Marion McNeill, Mayfield Heights, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 pizza: 632 calories, 40g fat (12g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 1336mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 25g protein. 14/28 Sheet-Pan Sausage and Veggies 5 Reviews Test Kitchen

This recipe is tasty, quick and easily doubled for last-minute dinner guests

Approved Sheet-Pan Sausage and Veggies Recipe photo by Sheri Silver for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is tasty, quick and easily doubled for last-minute dinner guests. Cook it in the oven or on the grill, and add the veggies of your choice. —Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida Nutrition Facts: 2 cups: 491 calories, 37g fat (13g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 1430mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 5g fiber), 18g protein. 15/28 Sausage and Swiss Chard Pasta 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30

min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I whipped up lunch with fresh produce from the farmers market, and the result was amazing. The pasta absorbs the cooking liquid quickly, so serve immediately to guarantee the best texture. —Kate Stiltner, Grand Rapids, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 487 calories, 25g fat (6g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 726mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein. 16/28 Honey Mustard Apple Chicken Sausage 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Honey Mustard Apple Chicken Sausage Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I threw this recipe together one day for a fantastic lunch. It’s a great way to use up leftover sausage and rice from dinner the night before. —Julie Puderbaugh, Berwick, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup sausage mixture: 288 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 609mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein. 17/28 Fire-Roasted Ziti with Sausage 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We punch up our pasta with smoked sausage and fire-roasted tomato sauce. It’s an

easy recipe to switch up—use whatever noodles and spaghetti sauce are in your pantry. —Jean Komlos, Plymouth, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups (calculated without optional toppings): 463 calories, 23g fat (11g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 1634mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein. 18/28 Italian Sausage & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Italian Sausage & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Flavor-packed sausage and sun-dried tomatoes are sure to liven up any simple pasta dish. I

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