SAUSAGE RAGOUT 
1 1/2 lbs. sweet Italian sausage
1 1/2 lbs. hot Italian sausage
1/4 c. best-quality olive oil
1 lg. yellow onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 green peppers, stemmed, seeded and coarsely chopped
2 sweet red peppers, stemmed, seeded and coarsely chopped
8 fresh Italian plum tomatoes, quartered
1 c. Spicy Tomato Sauce
1/2 c. dry red wine
1/2 c. minced Italian parsley, plus additional for garnish
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1. Cut sausages into 1/2 inch slices. Heat olive oil in a skillet and add sausage pieces. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sausage pieces are well browned.

2. Add onion and garlic and cook for another 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon transfer meat mixture to a deep casserole.

3. Set casserole over medium heat and add the peppers. Cook, stirring, until peppers are slightly wilted, about 7 minutes.

4. Add tomatoes, Spicy Tomato Sauce, wine and parsley, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.

5. Taste, correct seasoning, and serve immediately, sprinkled with chopped parsley. 6 portions.

 

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