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Fiore's Italian Sausage and Peppers Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pound Italian sausage links
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Special equipment needed:
- Large skillet or Dutch oven

Step-by-step instructions:
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Add Italian sausage links to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Remove the sausage links from the skillet and set aside.
4. Add sliced bell peppers and onions to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Add minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes.
6. Add diced tomatoes and red wine to the skillet and stir to combine.
7. Return the sausage links to the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer.
8. Cover the skillet and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the sausage is cooked through and the peppers are tender.
9. Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.


Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 35 minutes
Temperature:
Medium-high heat for cooking sausage and vegetables, and simmer for cooking sausage and peppers.
Serving size:
4 servings

Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 365
Fat per serving: 23g
Carbohydrates per serving: 12g
Protein per serving: 25g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Italian sausage links can be substituted with turkey or chicken sausage links.
- Red wine can be substituted with beef or chicken broth.

Variations:
- Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet for an extra flavor and texture.
- Use different colors of bell peppers for a more colorful dish.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

Tips and tricks:
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the sausage is cooked through.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Leftovers can be used as a topping for pizza or as a filling for sandwiches.

Storage instructions:
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
Reheat in a microwave or on the stovetop until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
Serve in a large serving dish with a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley on top.

Garnishes:
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese or red pepper flakes.

Pairings:
Serve with a side of pasta or rice.

Suggested side dishes:
- Garlic bread
- Roasted vegetables
- Caesar salad

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the sausage is not cooked through, continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- If the sauce is too thin, simmer uncovered for a few minutes to thicken.

Food safety advice:
- Always cook sausage to an internal temperature of 160°F to ensure it is safe to eat.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator within 2 hours of cooking.

Food history:
Italian sausage and peppers is a classic Italian-American dish that originated in the early 1900s in the United States.

Flavor profiles:
Savory, slightly sweet, and tangy.

Serving suggestions:
Serve hot with a side of pasta or rice and crusty bread.

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Region: Italian

Taste: Savory, Tangy, Spicy, Herbal, Meaty