Italian Sausage and Peppers with Ziti
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By
Angela (Grammy) Derby
@Angela_Derby
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This recipe is the one dad used for sausage and pepper sandwiches, but I added ziti and turned it into a wonderful dinner that the family loved. It's really great over pasta, polenta or in a good hoagie roll! A staple, growing up in an Italian household!
Ingredients
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1 lb. pkg(5 links) premio italian sausage (mild or hot, your choice)
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2 Tbspbutter
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1 Tbspolive oil, extra virgin
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4 clovegarlic, minced
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1large onion, halved and sliced
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1/2red, onion, sliced
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1large red bell peppe
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1large green pepper
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1 tspdried basil
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1/2 tspdried oregano
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·salt and pepper to taste
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1 (14.5 oz can(s)crushed tomatoes
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1/4 cred wine, (optional) (whatever kind you like to drink)
How to Make Italian Sausage and Peppers with Ziti
- Prick the sausage all over with a fork, then place in a large skillet over low heat, and brown on all sides, cooking until tender. Remove from skillet, and slice links into 1" pieces. (I like to cut them in a diagonal...it's pretty. Ha!)
- Melt butter and olive oil in the skillet on medium heat. Stir in the yellow onion, red onion, and garlic, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in red bell pepper and green bell pepper. Season with basil, oregano, salt & pepper. Stir in crushed tomatoes and wine (both are optional). Continue to cook and stir until peppers and onions are tender.
- Return sausage slices to skillet with the vegetables. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until sausage is heated through.
- Serve over pasta, polenta or on Italian rolls for sandwiches (our favorite.)
