Indulge in a culinary journey with Giada De Laurentiis's tantalizing Sausage and Peas recipe, featured on Food Network. This delectable dish is a harmonious blend of savory Italian sausage, tender peas, and aromatic spices, all simmered in a rich tomato sauce. Prepared in just 30 minutes, it's a perfect weeknight meal that combines convenience and flavor.
The recipe begins with browning succulent Italian sausage in a skillet, infusing the oil with its savory juices. Next, a medley of colorful vegetables, including sweet bell peppers, crisp celery, and minced garlic, are added to create a flavorful base. A generous helping of frozen peas is then tossed in, adding a vibrant green hue and a burst of freshness.
To elevate the dish further, a homemade tomato sauce is prepared using crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, and a touch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. The sauce is simmered gently, allowing the flavors to meld and deepen.
Finally, the browned sausage and vegetable mixture is combined with the simmering tomato sauce, creating a hearty and flavorful union. Freshly chopped parsley is sprinkled on top, adding a vibrant pop of color and a refreshing herbal note.
Serve this delectable Sausage and Peas over a bed of steaming pasta, such as penne or spaghetti, to create a comforting and satisfying meal. Alternatively, enjoy it on its own as a protein-packed and flavorful dish. Giada's Sausage and Peas recipe is sure to become a family favorite, offering a quick and easy weeknight dinner solution that doesn't compromise on taste.
FARFALLE WITH TURKEY SAUSAGE, PEAS AND MUSHROOMS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large pot, bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil.
- In a large saute pan over high heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season turkey with salt and pepper. Add turkey and saute breaking any large lumps until golden brown. Remove meat from pan and set aside. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to pan and heat. Add chopped mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the liquid from the mushrooms has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add the peas and saute for 4 minutes. Return the meat to the pan and cook for another 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- When the pot of water has come to a boil, add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain in a colander. Return pasta to the pot and add the meat mixture. Combine thoroughly and gently cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Drizzle in remaining olive oil. If the mixture is dry, do not hesitate to use more olive oil if necessary. Check the seasoning. Turn off the heat and add the grated cheese. Stir well and serve in large bowl.
BAKED MANICOTTI WITH SAUSAGE AND PEAS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 1h28m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-13-by-2-inch glass baking dish with vegetable oil cooking spray. Set aside.
- For the fonduta sauce: In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring the milk and cream to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low. Add the Pecorino Romano and whisk until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the basil. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sausage, shallots, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until the sausage is cooked through and the vegetables have softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, break the sausage into 1/2-inch pieces. Increase the heat to high. Add the wine and scrape up the brown bits that cling to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Cook until the wine has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside to cool slightly. Add the peas, ricotta, and 1 cup of the fonduta sauce. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until just tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Using a small spoon, fill the manicotti shells with the sausage filling and arrange in a single layer in the baking dish. Pour the remaining marinara sauce on top of the filled shells. Spoon the remaining fonduta sauce on top and sprinkle with the mozzarella. Drizzle with olive oil and bake until bubbly and golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes.
BAKED RIGATONI WITH SAUSAGE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 50m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- For the topping: Add the ricotta, basil, and salt to a small bowl. Stir together with a rubber spatula. Set aside.
- For the pasta: Bring a large pot of water to boil. Season well with salt and cook the rigatoni for 5 minutes. Drain well, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Meanwhile, heat a large braiser or ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and sausage to the pan. Cook, stirring often and breaking apart the meat with the back of a spoon, until beginning to brown, about 7 minutes. Add the broccoli and garlic and cook to marry the flavors, about 3 minutes. Stir in the marinara and 1/4 teaspoon salt until fully combined. Add the pasta to the pan and sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Toss well to coat. Add the reserved pasta water to thin the sauce slightly.
- Dollop the ricotta cheese mixture evenly over the top. Nestle the ricotta mixture into the pasta and cover with some of the pasta. Sprinkle with the mozzarella and remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 20 minutes. Allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
SAUSAGE, PEPPERS AND ONIONS
Giada De Laurentiis combines Italian Sausage, Peppers and Onions for a tasty Italian-style sandwich, from Everyday Italian on Food Network.
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausages and cook until brown on both sides, about 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and drain.
- Keeping the pan over medium heat, add the peppers, onions, salt, and pepper and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the oregano, basil, and garlic and cook 2 more minutes.
- Add the tomato paste and stir. Add the Marsala wine, tomatoes, and chili flakes, if using. Stir to combine, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to release all the browned bits. Bring to a simmer.
- Cut the sausages into 4 to 6 pieces each, about 1-inch cubes. Add the sausage back to the pan and stir to combine. Cook until the sauce has thickened, about 20 minutes.
- Serve in bowls. Or, if serving as a sandwich, split the rolls in half lengthwise. Hollow out the bread from the bottom side of each roll, being careful not to puncture the crust. Fill the bottom half of the roll with sausage mixture. Top and serve sandwiches immediately.
PEAS, BACON AND PROSECCO
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until crispy and the fat has rendered, about 5 minutes. Drain off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat. Add the shallots to the pan and cook until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes. With a wooden spoon, stir in the peas; cook until heated through, 4 minutes. When the peas are hot, raise the heat to medium-high and add the mint, pecorino and salt. Toss gently to combine. Add the Prosecco, remove the pan from the heat, and stir until everything is evenly combined and coated in the sauce.
PASTA WITH PEAS AND SAUSAGE
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan set over moderate heat, cook the onion in the oil, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the sausage and cook it until no longer pink. Drain, then add the tomato sauce, peas and liquid, water, salt, and pepper, and basil. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the macaroni until barely tender, drain, and add to the sauce. Simmer until heated through. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with the Parmesan.
BAKED ORZO WITH FONTINA AND PEAS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 55m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 13-inch baking dish.
- Bring the chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan. Add the orzo and cook until almost tender, about 7 minutes. Pour the orzo and the broth into a large bowl. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter over medium heat in a medium skillet. Add the onions and saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and continue to saute until the mushrooms are beginning to turn golden around the edges, about 7 minutes. Add the Marsala. Scrape the brown bits off the bottom of the pan and cook until the Marsala has reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add the mushroom mixture to the orzo in the large bowl. Add the cream, fontina, mozzarella, peas, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan, and dried thyme. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture on top of the pasta. Bake until golden, about 25 minutes.
PASTINA WITH PEAS AND CARROTS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 6 small servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, reserving about 1 cup of the pasta water.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally until soft, about 7 minutes. Add the carrots and stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Add the peas to the pan and cook for 2 minutes until the peas are warmed through and the carrots are tender. Stir in the cooked pasta. Remove the pan from the heat and add the cheeses. Stir until the mixture is incorporated and forms a sauce. Season with salt, to taste. Transfer to a large serving bowl and garnish with chopped basil.
PASTA WITH PEAS AND SAUSAGE
Delicious and creamy. Something different for pasta.
Provided by Elaina
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Sausage
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet heat oil and saute garlic over medium heat. Brown sausage in skillet. Once brown add frozen peas and simmer for 5 minutes. Slowly add heavy cream and butter to skillet; bring to a slight boil. Add more cream if necessary. Cook for 5 minutes. Toss with cooked pasta and top with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Cholesterol 99.8 mg, Fat 38.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 599.3 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
TAGLIATELLE WITH SMASHED PEAS, SAUSAGE, AND RICOTTA CHEESE-GIADA
Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis. There are several recipes posted that are similar but not quite this. Posting so I won't forget to try.
Provided by CindiJ
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes if dry or according to package directions if fresh. Drain pasta reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- Meanwhile, in a large, heavy skillet heat the olive oil and garlic over medium-high heat and add the sausage. Use a wooden spoon to break up the sausage into bite-sized bits. When the sausage has browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add the peas to the pan and, using the back of the wooden spoon, smash the peas. Turn off the heat.
- Add the ricotta cheese along with the cooked pasta and toss to coat, adding the pasta cooking water in 1/4 cup additions, if needed, to make the pasta moist.
- Return the sausage to the pan.
- Add the basil, Pecorino Romano cheese, and salt. Toss gently to coat and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1084.4, Fat 51.2, SaturatedFat 18.3, Cholesterol 191.8, Sodium 2154.3, Carbohydrate 104, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 9.4, Protein 50.8
Tips:
- Use high-quality Italian sausage for the best flavor. Look for sausage that is made with fresh pork and has a good balance of spices.
- If you don't have frozen peas, you can use fresh peas. Just blanch them for a few minutes in boiling water before adding them to the skillet.
- To make the dish more flavorful, you can add a splash of white wine or chicken broth to the skillet.
- Serve the sausage and peas over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta. You can also serve it with a side of crusty bread.
Conclusion:
Giada De Laurentiis' Sausage and Peas is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The sausage and peas are cooked in a flavorful sauce made with garlic, onions, and tomatoes. The dish is then served over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta. This dish is sure to please the whole family.
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