SEMI-HOMEMADE ITALIAN SAUSAGES & PEPPERS

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Total comfort food that couldn't be easier!!! Whip it together in 5 minutes and simmer for 45 minutes. Italian restaurants usually serve this on a bun/roll, but we prefer it "as is" (without bun and low carb). Make sure you cook a little extra. . .cut up your sausage, mix back in the sauce, place the sauce overtop pasta noodles, cover with cheese and bake. . .what wonderful leftovers! This freezes very well if you are a good think-ahead kind of cook.

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 4 sausages, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb Italian sausage (will probably be 4 nice sized links)
2 cups cheese-flavored spaghetti sauce
1 small yellow bell pepper, cored and cut into strips
1 small green bell pepper, cored and cut into strips
1/2 cup sweet onion, cut into strips like the pepper (optional)
1 (15 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes (drained)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, mix together spaghetti sauce, peppers, onions (if you are using them) and drained tomatoes.
  • Set your sausage links in the sauce.
  • Cover and simmer on med-low for 45 minutes.
  • If sauce is thick enough for you, move on to the next step. Otherwise, if you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the sausages and thicken your marinara sauce by adding 1 tsp of cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water to your sauce, turn up to med-high heat and bring to a boil, return it to a simmer for 5 more minutes and it should be plenty thick.
  • To serve, place one sausage on your plate, cover with 1/2 cup of sauce and sprinkle with the cheeses to your liking (cheese will melt immediately). Note that you can serve these in buns/rolls if you like!
  • ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.3, Fat 34.4, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 75.8, Sodium 1469.7, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.1, Protein 26.2

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