Even though sausage is typically made from minced meat, the word itself comes from the Latin word “
This sausage can be prepared in a number of ways. We suspect that it would be juicier if it was cooked in a pan, but we went for the fastest method and nuked it in the microwave. We tossed it on a plate, threw it in, and had it heated and ready to eat in just 90 seconds. It doesn’t get much easier than that.
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When we sliced up the sausage and took a few bites, we were unimpressed. The sausage doesn’t taste bad, and there isn’t an unpleasant aftertaste, but the dryness definitely has a negative impact on the texture. We wouldn’t call the sausage plain — it’s fully seasoned — but there’s not enough flavor here to counteract those texture issues.
Thankfully, there’s a very simple solution to this problem: cover your sausage with some sort of sauce. The sausage quickly soaks up the sauce, and that corrects the dryness issues. On the package, Tofurky suggests pairing the sausage with pasta,
We don’t think the Tofurky Italian Sausage is the best meatless sausage out there — we’d give that honor to Trader Joe’s Italian Sausage-Less Sausage. Still, it’s definitely a decent option if you’re pairing it with some sort of sauce. If you’re looking for a meat alternative for an Italian meal, check this faux sausage out and see what you think!
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