DECONSTRUCTED SAUSAGE STUFFED PEPPERS

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Provided by Linda Robbins May

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

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.
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.
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.
4. Top with sausage and peppers. Add parsley if desired.Great with crusty hot bread.