Sausage Peppers And Potatoes Calabrese Recipes

ITALIAN SAUSAGE, POTATOES, PEPPERS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425° F (220° C).
• Place oven grate on the lower center rack, that is the second from the bottom.
• Add the potato wedges to a large pot of cold salted water.
• Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and then simmer until tender or a knife can pierce through. This takes about 8-10 minutes all depending on how thick your wedges are.
• Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large skillet, over medium-high heat.
• Lower the heat to medium, add 3-4 chopped garlic cloves and stir for about 30 seconds.
• Add the 2 sliced onions and cook for about 5-7 minutes.
• Add salt and pepper to taste. If you like a little heat, go ahead and add a pinch or two of red pepper flakes.
• Add the Italian sausages to the pan and combine with the onions. Saute for about 10 minutes.
• Check the potatoes for doneness.
• If a knife can easily be inserted, they are done. With a slotted spoon, transfer the parboiled potatoes to a large bowl.
• Add 1 teaspoon of paprika and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Combine with the parboiled potatoes and set aside.
• Add the sliced red and yellow peppers and the green onions to the pan. Saute for about 5 minutes or until they just begin to soften
• Transfer both the sausage and the potato mixture to a large deep baking dish (approximately 9 x 13 inches).
• Toss gently together.
• If desired, sprinkle with a little more paprika, about ½ teaspoon or so.
• Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 20 minutes.
• Uncover and bake for another 15-20 minutes or until most of the moisture has evaporated and the top layer appears to be nicely roasted.
• Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve.

SAUSAGE, PEPPERS, ONIONS, AND POTATO BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the sausage until browned. Transfer the cooked sausage to a large baking dish.
• Pour 1/4 cup of olive oil into the skillet, and cook the potatoes, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 10 minutes. Place the potatoes into the baking dish, leaving some oil in the skillet.
• Cook and stir the green and red peppers and onions in the hot skillet until they are beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the vegetables to the baking dish.
• Pour wine and chicken stock over the vegetables and sausage, and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Gently stir the sausage, potatoes, and vegetables together.
• Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve hot.