Jedi Master CK > wrote in message >. ..
> I have fresh italian sausage that I want uncut on the side for
> spaghetti and red sauce...
>
> Can I simply cook the sausage link in the microwave? If yes, how long
> do I cook it for in the microwave? Until it reaches 170 degrees?
>
> I, and My Little Daughter, Thank You in Advance...

I cook sausage in the microwave all the time. :-)
But you have to be careful, or it CAN get a bit dry and brown on
either end...

The best way is to simply lightly boil it in a corningware.

I just cooked some "healthy choice" polish sausage in the microwave
this morning using a covered corningware. I add about 1/2" of water
to the container, add the sausage and nuke for about 6 minutes. Cut
the time if the sausage is thawed.

If your daughter is really picky tho' about any dryness on the ends,
(I have a toddler nephew, I know how kids can be <G>) then totally
cover the sausage with water before nuking to prevent any browning at
all.

Hope this helps?

C.