The Best Sausage & Peppers Recipe

By LisaMK

This recipe is from my husband, Paul, who was taught to cook by his Italian mother. Paul just knows how much to put in by sight though I've asked him to put in amounts. It's even better a day later after it marinates. (You can increase or decrease proportionately to adjust for serving size.)

Ingredients

• 2 tbs EVOO
• 3 lbs. Mild and/or hot Italian Sausage sliced 1/2 inch slices
• 3-4 bell peppers (red and yellow work best, but green are fine), sliced into 2-3 inch strips
• 1 vidalia onion, sliced and cut into 2-3 inch strips
• 1 28 oz. can whole tomatoes in puree
• 1 28 oz. can tomato puree
• 3 -4 leaves fresh basil
• 1-2 tbs oregano
• 1-2 tbs minced garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Pinch hot red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 - 3 oz. Cooking wine, like marsala total

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 90mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Add olive oil to large pan under medium-high heat. Saute sausage until it is browned. As it begins to brown, reduce heat to medium. Add 1 - 2 oz of marsala wine and deglaze pan.
2. In a separate pan, saute, under medium heat, peppers, onions, and garlic until soft. Add basil.
3. In a pot under low heat to simmer, combine sausage, peppers, onions and basil. Cut up whole tomatoes and add to pot with puree. Season with salt, pepper, oregano and red pepper flakes.
4. Simmer on very low flame for at least 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
You can also use a crock pot to simmer mixture and take to a party!