Anybody who knows anything about Italian food should be aware of the wide variety of different sausages that the country produces. Knowing this, it can be hard to know what to expect when you see the term “Italian sausage”. So, what does an Italian restaurant mean when they identify a dish as such?
American-style Italian sausage gets its name from the fact that most of its flavor is derived from popular Italian seasonings. However, if you try to ask for “Italian sausage” in Italy, your waiter will probably not know what you’re talking about. Here in the United States, restaurants will generally use “Italian sausage” to describe one, specific variety of sausage. This is a variety made with pork meat combined with fennel and red pepper flakes. The end result has a sweet flavor that many people find irresistible. Depending on how the sausage is prepared, it can come in either a mild or hot form.
It our Bothell Italian restaurant, you can experience the classic taste of Italian sausage. Come and try it with some of your Italian favorites tonight!