italian sausage and peppers with ziti
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!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. package (5 links) premio italian sausage (mild or hot, your choice)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 - large onion, halved and sliced
- 1/2 - red, onion, sliced
- 1 - large red bell peppe
- 1 - large green pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- - salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (14.5 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup red wine, (optional) (whatever kind you like to drink)
How To Make italian sausage and peppers with ziti
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Step 1Prick 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!)
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Step 2Melt 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.
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Step 3Return sausage slices to skillet with the vegetables. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until sausage is heated through.
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Step 4Serve over pasta, polenta or on Italian rolls for sandwiches (our favorite.)
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