LINDA'S FANTABULOUS ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS FOR A CROWD

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Linda's Fantabulous Italian Sausage and Peppers for a Crowd image

This is my favorite dish to serve at a Pot Luck buffet. You can serve it in a bowl, over pasta or rice, or as a sandwich. I never have one spec of this recipe left over. It is hands down my most requested dish.

Provided by Secret Agent

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 6h

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 lbs italian sweet sausage
2 lbs hot Italian sausage
2 teaspoons olive oil
6 onions, large, sliced
1 teaspoon garlic, finely minced
6 bell peppers, red, orange and yellow, cored, seeded and sliced into strips
2 tablespoons rosemary, finely chopped
1 tablespoon oregano, fresh and finely chopped
1 teaspoon thyme
1/4 cup parsley, flat leaf, chopped
2 cups water (more or less)

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium low heat. Spread the oil in the pan.
  • Prick the sausage links to keep them from splitting open while cooking and to avoid getting burned by hot grease. If you like, you can use all sweet or any combination of sweet to hot you like(separate the links).
  • Brown the sausages very slowly in the skillet for 40 minutes or until browned all over and sticky.
  • If you can, slice them on the diagonal about 1/2 inch thick while they are still in the pan to preserve any liquids and tasty bits. If you can't slice in the pan just do it on a platter to reserve that goodness and re-introduce it to the pan - use a little water to rinse the juices back to the pan.
  • Add the garlic and sliced onions to the pan and cook until they are carmelized and soft. You may add water at this point to help loosen the fond, deglazing the pan. Once the pan is deglazed add the herbs to the pan. This may take another 20 minutes to cook.
  • Add the peppers and the rest of the water and cook for another 20 minutes. You don't want your peppers to lose all of their color so eyeball them.
  • Store in the fridge overnight. In the morning dump everything into crock pots to re-heat and cook on low for 2 - 4 hours. I sometimes reheat in a pan to make sure everything is up to temp before the party.
  • A lot of people think there are tomatoes in this dish but there are not.

champ bro
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sausage. I had some Italian sausage in the freezer and this recipe was a perfect way to use it up. The dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


AKRAM Arain
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The sausage and peppers were cooked well and the sauce was flavorful. I would make it again, but with less chili flakes.


Mr Raj Ahammed
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I'm not a big fan of sausage, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The peppers were roasted to perfection and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Michael Ebenezer Osewe
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This recipe is a keeper! The sausage and peppers are cooked to perfection and the sauce is amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Ramento Lamont
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making it again.


Ernesto Decoteau
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This is my go-to recipe for Italian sausage and peppers. It's simple to make and always delicious. I highly recommend it!


Ted Martin
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I love this recipe! The sausage and peppers are so flavorful and the sauce is perfect. I always make a double batch because it's so good.


Muazzam Ali
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a perfect dish for a crowd and it's always a hit.


Jaziel Ornelas
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I especially liked the addition of the Italian seasoning, which gave the dish a nice depth of flavor.


Jaxson Thieme
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The sausage was juicy and the peppers were tender. The sauce was also very tasty. I will definitely make this again.


Sanju Karki
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This recipe was a hit at my party! The sausage and peppers were cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.