Low-Carb Stuffed Italian Sausage Bake:
Ingredients:
- 5 links of Italian sausage (sweet and hot, mixed if desired)
- 5 string cheese sticks
- 1 cup low-carb pasta sauce
- Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
- Any veggies of your choice (e.g., spinach, bell peppers, onions)
- Olive oil for greasing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan with olive oil.
- Preparing the Sausages:
- Carefully split each Italian sausage lengthwise without cutting all the way through the bottom, creating a pocket.
- Insert a string cheese stick into the middle of each sausage.
- Adding Veggies:
- If desired, add a layer of fresh veggies (such as spinach) to the bottom of the greased pan.
- Assembling and Baking:
- Place the stuffed sausages on top of the veggies or directly in the pan.
- Pour 1/2 cup of low-carb pasta sauce over the sausages and spread the remaining sauce on top.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Optional Cheese Topping:
- If you want a cheesy crust, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top of the sausages during the last 3 minutes of baking.
- Serving:
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Optionally, serve over a bed of additional fresh spinach or low-carb veggies.
Enjoy your delicious Low-Carb Stuffed Italian Sausage Bake! This versatile recipe can be customized with different veggies and sausage variations for added flavor.
