Perfect for quesadillas, pasta, salads, sandwiches, pizza and more, Sweet Basil Italian Sausage can upgrade any recipe. Made fresh without gluten, MSG or preservatives, you’ll feel unashamed when you make Premio Sweet Basil Italian Sausage the star of a family meal. Try something new, or add it to the recipes your family already loves. Don’t wait to try Premio Sweet Basil Italian Sausage.
16 oz
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Servings Per Container: 6
Cooking Directions
Always cook sausage to a minimum of 160° F.
Gas Grill:
Always cook sausage to a minimum internal temperature of 160° F using a meat thermometer.
Pre-heat grill. Place on grill over medium flame for 15-20 minutes. Use tongs to turn often until golden brown. Serve and enjoy!
Broiling:
Always cook sausage to a minimum internal temperature of 160° F using a meat thermometer.
Place on broiler rack at least 7-9 inches below heating element and broil until golden brown (about 13-15 minutes each side). Serve and enjoy!
Pan Frying:
Always cook sausage to a minimum internal temperature of 160° F using a meat thermometer.
Heat a pan to medium temperature. Add 6 tablespoons water and place in pan. Cover the pan, continue heating for 10-12 minutes, turning often. Remove cover and continue cooking for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Serve and enjoy!
Storing Cooked Links:
Discard leftovers left at room temperature for 2 hours or longer, or at 90° F for 1 hour or longer. Wrap or cover leftovers and refrigerate in a shallow container. Serve within 3-4 days.
Pan Reheating:
Medium temperature in a covered pan for 13-15 minutes, turning often until internal temperature reaches 160°F using a meat thermometer.
Premio Sweet Basil Italian Sausage
We take our famous fresh sweet basil sausage and add a dash of basil, easily making it a family favorite! Why does sweet basil make our sweet Italian sausage that much more delicious? Well, you may not know it, but basil is practically a magical herb! Here are a few facts you may not know about this delightfully leafy green accent to your favorite Italian treat.
Basil: What You Need to Know
Ocimum basilicum, commonly known as basil, is a beautiful, fresh green herb that has been called the “King of Herbs.” In fact, the name “basil” comes from the Greek for royal plant, although many believe it is native to India.
Basil has a strong and sweet smell, and basil-flavored Italian sausage is a traditional Italian delight that has been enjoyed for centuries. Sweet basil itself has been around even longer than that. In fact, some records suggest sweet basil was used in China in the Hunan province over 1,000 years ago!
Of course, when it comes to our Premio sweet basil Italian sausage, we don’t concern ourselves with any of that — we just know it tastes great!
Other herbs that go well with basil include oregano, rosemary and sage. Pistou, a well-known Mediterranean specialty, is made by grinding basil with garlic and olive oil into a paste. The better-known Italian version, pesto, includes pine nuts and grated cheese in the paste.
Not all basil is the same. The basil we use in Premio sweet basil Italian sausage is just that: sweet basil, also known as Genovese basil. Other varieties of basil include lemon basil and holy basil, but they don’t provide the tantalizing aroma and sweet Italian flavor we want our sweet basil Italian sausage to have.
And just because it’s a great Italian sausage doesn’t mean you have to make an Italian meal! The Premio Sweet Basil Italian Sausage makes a fab quesadilla pie once combined with rice, beans, cheddar and Tabasco. Want something light and refreshing? Try a delicious and crunchy Strawberry Spinach Salad made with Premio Sweet Basil Italian Sausage and glazed pecans, which are sure to get those taste buds singing.
And of course, if you’re looking for an Italian specialty, the sweet basil Italian sausage works wonders with pasta. Use it to make good-old delicious Spaghetti Bolognese, Ravioli or a Warm Sausage Saladini the whole family will enjoy!
How Do You Love Premio Sweet Basil Italian Sausage?
These are only a few of the countless ideas for what you can do with our delicious sweet basil Italian sausage. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination. Use our store locator to find where our sweet basil Italian sausage is sold near you!