italian sausage and peppers with ziti

Recipe by
Angela (Grammy) Derby
Charlotte, NC

This recipe is the one dad used for sausage and pepper sandwiches, but I added ziti and turned it into a wonderful dinner that the family loved. It's really great over pasta, polenta or in a good hoagie roll! A staple, growing up in an Italian household!

method Stove Top

Ingredients For italian sausage and peppers with ziti

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

How To Make italian sausage and peppers with ziti

  • 1
    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!)
  • 2
    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.
  • 3
    Return sausage slices to skillet with the vegetables. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until sausage is heated through.
  • 4
    Serve over pasta, polenta or on Italian rolls for sandwiches (our favorite.)

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