Italian Sausage–Filled Roasted Onions
Italian Sausage–Filled Roasted Onions feature slow-roasted red onions that turn tender and sweet, cradling a savory sausage mixture enriched with herbs and Parmesan. The contrast of caramelized edges and juicy filling makes this a rich main or an elegant side, perfect for a cozy dinner or a special gathering with crusty bread to capture the pan juices.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Italian Sausage–Filled Roasted Onions, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 7
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Trim 1/4 to 1/2 inch from the stem end of each onion; trim off the roots, keeping the root end intact. Peel off and discard the papery outer layer.
- 2
Slice each onion in half horizontally. Use a melon baller or paring knife to hollow out each half to make a bowl, leaving at least 3 layers of onion around the edges so it holds its shape while cooking. Reserve the scooped-out onion.
- 3
Set the onions on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Roast the onions in the preheated oven until as tender as you like, 30 to 40 minutes.
- 5
Meanwhile, chop the reserved onion. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the onion is deeply browned, about 10 minutes more. Turn off the heat and let cool slightly.
- 6
Add Italian sausage, the caramelized onions, parsley, thyme, garlic, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and panko to a large bowl. Mix well and shape into 6 balls. Place the balls into the onion halves. Pour the chicken broth and wine into the bottom of the baking dish.
- 7
Return to the oven for 15 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top. Bake until the cheese is golden and the sausage is no longer pink, about 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should register 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- Calories 575.45 kcal High 29%
- Protein 23.99 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 32.66 g 12%
- Total Fat 35.1 g High 45%
- Saturated Fat 14.64 g High 73%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 92.57 mg High 31%
- Sodium 1081.23 mg High 47%
- Dietary Fiber 1.65 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 2.82 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 282.88 mg Good Source 22%
- Iron 1.55 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 199.45 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 63.01 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 11.55 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Italian Sausage Filled Roasted Onions is an Italian appetizer recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Dried Parsley, and Dried Thyme. Each serving provides about 575.45 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Italian Sausage–Filled Roasted Onions?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or dinner.
- What is Italian Sausage–Filled Roasted Onions made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Dried Parsley, Dried Thyme, Garlic. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Italian Sausage–Filled Roasted Onions?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 575.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Italian Sausage–Filled Roasted Onions easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Italian Sausage–Filled Roasted Onions healthy?
- Italian Sausage–Filled Roasted Onions has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 575.45 calories and 23.99 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1081.23 mg (47% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.64 g (73% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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