deconstructed sausage stuffed peppers

9 Pinches
Cincinnati, OH
Updated on Nov 11, 2014

I use different types of sausage (hot, mild, country) for a change. I make this ahead and take to work to feed my co workers. Haven't had a complaint yet

prep time 55 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 to 6

Ingredients

  • - 2 tablespoons evoo
  • - 1 1/2 bulk sausage
  • - bulb of fennel, 1 onion chopped
  • - 2 green 1 red pepper, diced
  • - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • - 3 to 4 cloves of garlic sliced or grated
  • - fresh basil, torn
  • - 2 3/4 c of beef or chicken stock
  • - kosher salt and black pepper
  • - 1 1/2cups long grain white rice
  • - 3 tablespoons butter
  • - 1 cup grated parmigiano reggiano
  • - fresh parsley, chopped
  • - 1/2 red or white wine
  • - 2 cups tomato sauce

How To Make deconstructed sausage stuffed peppers

  • Step 1
    Add evoo in a deep large skillet, medium heat, Brown and crumble sausage (not to fine). Drain sausage on paper towels. Add evoo than add garlic, peppers, and onion, cook till tender. Add tomato paste and stir.
  • Step 2
    Add 1/2 cup red or white wine and tomato sauce. Stir than add sausage back. Add a few torn leaves of basil. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer to combine. At this point you can cool and store for a make ahead meal.
  • Step 3
    To serve bring the chicken or beef stock to a boil, reduce to simmer and add rice, cover approximately 17 minutes. Stir in butter and cheese.
  • Step 4
    Top with sausage and peppers. Add parsley if desired.Great with crusty hot bread.

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Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Pork
Category: Casseroles
Method: Stove Top

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