SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS RUSTICA
I developed this recipe from a series of copycat recipes I've used modeled after Olive Garden's recipe of the same name. It is DELICIOUS!! Everybody I have ever fed it to loves it, and in the unlikely event of leftovers, they are just as good the next day! Hope somebody out there sees this and uses it... one of my favorites!
Provided by Liz Beginner Cook
Categories Penne
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Brown sausages over Medium Heat in lightly oiled large frying pan. Once sausages are browned, cut into discs and cook each side until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cut up the peppers and onion, julienne style. Add to cooked sausages in the pan.
- Lightly salt this mixture, continue cooking over Medium heat until vegetables are softened.
- Add marinara sauce, cover and cook for at least twenty minutes on Low. For best results, cook on low for a few hours, stirring occasionally (this incorporates all the flavors of the sausage and peppers into the sauce).
- Meanwhile, cook penne pasta al dente. Drain, add to sauce mixture.
- Add mozzarella and parmesan cheese, mix thoroughly and serve.
- ** This will be a very saucy mixture, I like that for dipping bread! If you prefer less sauce, use about 36 oz sauce, or pour out some sauce prior to adding the pasta in the final step -- it will be a delicious snack at some point! **.
SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS RUSTICA
I developed this recipe when my husbands favorite dish at a local italian restaurant was no longer on the menu. Try this dish, it's delicious! (You can use your favorite store bought sauce or make your own). Prep time includes boiling the sausages and allowing them to cool slightly. Let me know what you think!
Provided by Foodygirl1979
Categories Penne
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 pound pasta, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Boil sausages in water until cooked through, approximately 25-30 minutes. Drain and cool slightly until easy to handle.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet with deep sides, heat olive oil.
- Cut sausages into about 1/2 inch rings and place in skillet to lightly brown.
- When the sausages are browned to your liking, add in the bag of frozen peppers and onions (no need to thaw ahead). Cook and stir until peppers are thawed and heated through (there will be liquid, this is ok).
- Add in the spaghetti sauce and cook until heated through and peppers and onions are tender.
- Add pasta and toss to coat.
- Serve with grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1001.4, Fat 44.8, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 64.7, Sodium 2311.4, Carbohydrate 117.2, Fiber 13.4, Sugar 18.3, Protein 34
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