Sausage snack by @bayashitv_

Ingredients

• 4 links Italian Sausage (remove casings and cut into 2‑inch pieces)
• 200 g Uncooked Short Pasta (e.g., Penne) (break into smaller pieces if needed; cook al dente)
• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil (for tossing cooked pasta)
• 1 tsp Salt (seasoning)
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground if possible)
• 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder (adds savory depth)
• 0.5 tsp Paprika (for mild smoky flavor)
• 2 Tbsp Grated Parmesan Cheese (optional) (sprinkle after baking for extra umami)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 200°C (390°F) and let it preheat while you prepare the ingredients.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 200°C

2. Cook Pasta

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the short pasta and cook 2‑3 minutes less than the package directions (still firm).

   Time: PT8M

3. Drain and Cool

   Drain the pasta in a colander, return to the pot, drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Let cool for 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

4. Prepare Sausage

   Remove the casings from the sausage links and cut each link into 2‑inch (5 cm) pieces.

   Time: PT3M

5. Wrap Pasta Around Sausage

   Take a piece of cooked pasta and press it around each sausage chunk, forming a bite‑size bundle. Press gently to make the pasta adhere.

   Time: PT5M

6. Arrange on Baking Sheet

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the wrapped bites in a single layer, leaving space between each.

   Time: PT2M

7. Bake Until Golden

   Bake in the preheated oven for 12‑15 minutes, or until the pasta is golden‑brown and crisp.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 200°C

8. (Optional) Air‑Fry

   If using an air fryer, place the bites in a single layer in the basket and air‑fry at 200°C for 10 minutes, shaking halfway.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 200°C

9. Season

   Transfer the hot bites to a bowl, sprinkle with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and optional Parmesan. Toss gently to coat.

   Time: PT2M

10. Serve

    Serve immediately while hot and crunchy. Enjoy with your favorite dip or straight from the bowl.

    Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

25 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

2 g