After I went to the Johnsonville Sausage event, I started thinking about the flavors those firemen put together that I had never thought of before. And when I went to the grocery store, they had those good red pears that come in cellophane bags. They are only available this time of year, and cost a bit more than the other pears the store sells, but they are SO worth it. While the other pears in the store are hard as a rock when you buy, them these are ripe and soft and sweet. We usually eat them sliced and cored with a plate of sandwich meat, cheese, pickles, and boiled eggs for a quick lunch.
I decided to bake up some of the red pears with some Italian sausage. It turned out really good–Fabgrandpa loved it!
Red Pear & Sausage Bake
1 pkg Italian Sausage links
3 ripe red pears, cored and sliced
3 T olive oil
1 tsp celery flakes
1 tsp dried basil
1 bunch fresh basil
Take the casings off of the sausage links. Cut links into bite sized pieces.  Place the pieces and the pear pieces in a medium bowl. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle the dried herbs over all. Chop the fresh basil, and sprinkle over all. Toss to coat sausage and pears with olive oil and herbs. Spread into a 9″ X 13″ casserole dish. Bake in a 350° oven for 35 minutes. Serve with rice or beans.
I like the way the flavors blended together while it all baked in the oven . This would be good with apples, too. What is the most unusual combination of ingredients you have used that turned out to be delicious?
What a delicious recipe! I’ve never tried anything like it before. Thanks for sharing!
Looks tasty! I have never tried this with pears before and can’t wait to try this!
This looks great! I am going to have to try it!
This sounds and looks really good 🙂
I am looking really forward to trying this awesome meal soon 🙂
Thank you for sharing it with us 🙂
This recipe looks so delicious! I want to make the Red Pears and Sausage bake and it looks easy to make and a good hot side dish! Thanks for sharing.
This looks great! I’ve never tried pears in a savory dish. I will have to give this a try soon.
This looks like a real interesting recipe I would love to try. I have never made anything like this before. Thanks for the recipe.
What a nice combination of flavors – I would love to try this!
Want to give this a try. The dish looks great
This sounds like a great recipe, I will have to try this
This is so unique and sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing!
This looks really good, I will definitely have to try this. Thank you for sharing!
I never think of adding fruit into dishes like this. Will have to give it a try.
This looks simple, hearty and flavorful! Great idea!
There are some great winter pears showing up in the stores right now. What a perfect time to try this recipe. I like the taste of fennel seed and pears so this sounds and looks delicious!
This does sound so good! I was just eyeing the pear tree near me, the blossoms are out, last year no pears. I love experimenting with recipes, and this would be a nice way to try using pears! I hope there are pears on the tree this year!
This is an interesting recipe. I never would’ve thought of putting pears and sausage together, but it seems to work.