Stewed Sweet Sausages in Fennel-Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Stewed Sweet Sausages in Fennel-Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 12 sweet Italian sausages (4 1/2 pounds); 3 fennel bulbstrimmed, each bulb cut into 8 wedges, fronds chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed; Kosher salt; One 28-ounce can San Marzano whole tomatoes, crushed with your hands, juices reserved; 1 cup dry white wine; 3 pequin chiles (see Note) or 2 chiles de arbol; Creamy polenta, for serving

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
12 sweet Italian sausages (4 1/2 pounds)
3 fennel bulbstrimmed, each bulb cut into 8 wedges, fronds chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
Kosher salt
One 28-ounce can San Marzano whole tomatoes, crushed with your hands, juices reserved
1 cup dry white wine
3 pequin chiles (see Note) or 2 chiles de arbol
Creamy polenta, for serving

1
In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, heat the olive oil.
2
Add half of the sausages and cook over moderate heat, turning, until browned all over, 5 minutes.
3
Transfer to a plate; repeat with the remaining sausages.
4
Add the fennel wedges to the casserole and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the onion, garlic, fennel seeds and 1 teaspoon of salt and cook, stirring, until the fennel is lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
6
Add the tomatoes and their juices, the wine and chiles.
7
Tuck the sausages into the sauce.
8
Cover and cook over low heat for 15 minutes.
9
Uncover and simmer until the sausages are cooked through and the sauce is thickened, about 45 minutes longer.
10
Garnish the stew with fennel fronds and serve over polenta.

290

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Fat

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 12 sweet Italian sausages (4 1/2 pounds), 3 fennel bulbstrimmed, each bulb cut into 8 wedges, fronds chopped, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Stewed Sweet Sausages in Fennel-Tomato Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Stewed Sweet Sausages in Fennel-Tomato Sauce

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