ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS WITH ZITI

Italian Sausage and Peppers with Ziti image

Provided by Angela (Grammy) Derby @Angela_Derby

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb. package(s) (5 links) premio italian sausage (mild or hot, your choice)
2 tablespoon(s) butter
1 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin
4 clove(s) garlic, minced
1 - large onion, halved and sliced
1/2 - red, onion, sliced
1 - large red bell peppe
1 - large green pepper
1 teaspoon(s) dried basil
1/2 teaspoon(s) dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
1 (14.5 oz can(s) crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup(s) red wine, (optional) (whatever kind you like to drink)

Steps:

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.)