We are on total overload moving our offices to be virtual. That translates into getting rid of 38 years worth of sample work, documents, furniture, books and everything, by the end of February. So time is of the essence to me these days and this Super Quick Sausage, Potato & Arugula Recipe has been a real lifesaver for us. It’s speedy to make, beautiful to serve and delicious!
Why this is great! It’s always great to use sausage in a dish as a real time saver because if you can buy really good homemade, all natural Italian sausage, it is already full of herbs, spices and flavor. You could even mix hot and sweet sausage, but in this recipe, I do prefer all sweet. The three different kinds of potatoes add interest in flavor and texture and of course I always love arugula. But try to get the real thing here – the bunches of big leaf arugula – as opposed to the clamshell packages of baby arugula that, to me, really don’t have any flavor any more. I want the real thing, with the spicy bite!
I first made this in January, on the day we had to take Zach to the airport for his flight back to Warsaw. Of course, in my usual bad style, I arrived home late and had planned to make this dish. But it came together so quickly, it didn’t matter that I was late. We still ate in plenty of time and got him to the airport early.
The original recipe was in Food and Wine magazine, but I have changed it, adding a bit more meat and less potatoes. I have also made it exactly like the magazine recipe but I prefer it my way.
SUPER QUICK SAUSAGE, POTATO & ARUGULA RECIPE – serves 4
1 large red potato, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 large Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch wedges
1 large baking potato, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
10 medium unpeeled shallots, halved
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
French Grey or Kosher salt
Fresh ground pepper
1 3/4 pounds sweet Italian sausage, cut into 3-inch lengths
One 8-ounce bunch of arugula, stemmed and chopped
1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
Preheat the oven to 425°. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss all of the potatoes with the shallots and the 1/3 cup of olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper. Roast for about 15 minutes, until the potatoes are lightly browned.
Brush the sausage with olive oil and add to the baking sheet. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes longer, until the potatoes are tender and the sausage is cooked through.
Line a large platter with the arugula. Transfer everything on the baking sheet on top of the arugula. Sprinkle lemon juice over all evenly. Serve with LOVE.
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I’m a huge fan of sausage, potatoes, and arugula, so I love everything about this dish!
Great Marcie – you will LOVE this!! Please let me know how it turns out for you if/when you make it.
Mmmm, great way to use arugula. And sausage,of course. 🙂 Nice combo of flavors, and you can change it up by using different kinds of sausage. Thanks!
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Exactly John!! Even some chorizo would be nice to spice it up!
What a delicious dinner. Love Italian sausage and potatoes together. Hope your move goes smoothly.
Thanks Jovina!! It’s been a wild ride with all of these changes.
This looks delicious!! And 38 years worth of work sounds like an overwhelming project… Good luck!!
Thanks Sues!! It has been a bit crazy.
Sausages are one of my husband’s favourite foods!
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Mine too Nadia!!
I love all the flavor a good mild Italian sausage imparts in a dish! This one would be perfect for dinner at our house—Bill would love the sausage and potatoes and I’d get a nice helping of greens, too!
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We sound like 4 peas in a pod, Liz!
What a great summery looking dish. I love all the ingredients and the fact that lemon juice and olive oil is the only dressing used in this quick supper.
Right Loretta!! Simple is best – as long as your ingredients are top notch!
Perfect for a quick meal! Good luck with the move!
Thanks Abbe!!
I love quick meals, Mary! This recipe seems super easy and delicious! It is mouthwatering!
It’s all of that and more, Agness!! Thanks for stopping by!
A sausage dinner is always a hit and this one is certainly simple to prepare.
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Totally – Karen! And this one is super delicious!!