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In my quest to find really good alt-Italians, I came across Lightlife's Smart Italians, and while they're not perfect, they are the best I've had so far.

To mimic a real Italian sausage, you have to match the taste and unique texture. The Lightlife Smart Italians come closer in both areas than the Boca Italians. The spices are closer to actual Italian sausage-style spices, and the somewhat "chunky" texture is much closer to real Italians than the smooth texture that most alt-sausages have.

To cook mine, I just popped it in the microwave. There's probably not much to be gained from grilling or baking these.

(Ignore my really lame mustard application)

If you're in the mood for an alt-Italian sausage, Lightlife's Smart Italians are pretty darn good.