Pepper & Sausage Casserole
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When someone mentions “casserole”, right away we know it’s a delicious, unpretentious comforting food! It’s tasty and uncomplicated. I mean seriously, who doesn’t like a good casserole? I love making them and I have many recipes that I’ve already shared with you like my Mediterranean Eggplant Casserole, Tuna Casserole, Frankie’s Macaroni Casserole, Southwest Beef Casserole, Breakfast Casserole, Fisherman’s Pie, and many more.
 
Another one that is amazingly flavorful is my Pepper & Sausage Casserole! This dish is simple and yet so satisfying! It’s quite easy and relatively fast to make, roughly 40 minutes from start to finish – a dream when you have to put a meal together in a hurry! This is definitely a “mom & pop” meal; yummy in the tummy! What I like about this recipe is it can be made ahead and reheated later… bonus! This also makes a great dish for potlucks or other gatherings by simply doubling or tripling the recipe.
 
In the video, I use my homemade Hot Italian Sausage but depending on how I feel or what I have on hand, I switch to either Homemade Chorizo or North African Merguez. I can’t tell you which one is our family favorite as each of them brings a different flare to this Pepper & Sausage Casserole. After removing the casings, I like to cut or tear the links in pieces that way it goes faster when cooking.
 
This Pepper & Sausage Casserole is certainly a must try! It’s nothing fancy but the combination of ingredients marries so well together! This is the perfect dish to enjoy on weeknights and will please both you and your family. Don’t be surprised if this comfort food becomes your go-to recipe…
Bon Appétit!
 
Here are more tasty casserole recipes for you to try…
– Pastitsio
– Cassoulet
– Mac and Cheese
– Shepherd’s Pie
– Turkey Tetrazzini
– Hungarian Beef Goulash
and for even more casserole recipes, click on this link… Recipe Category • One Pot Meals
 

 
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Pepper & Sausage Casserole

Pepper & Sausage Casserole

This Pepper & Sausage Casserole is a quick and easy recipe to make. With tasty ingredients, this dish is perfect to enjoy on weeknights.
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Servings 4

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Passive time 0 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil tips & tricks
  • 1 cup white onions, chopped
  • 2 pinches ground Himalayan sea salt
  • 1 cup red peppers, chopped
  • 1 cup poblano peppers, chopped
  • 2 large cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 lb. hot Italian sausage (substitute chorizo or merguez), casing removed and torn into pieces see Recipe
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 can (14 oz.) fire roasted tomatoes
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley tips & tricks

Directions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and when it gets hot, add onions with a couple pinches of salt; sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add peppers and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add garlic and sauté for only 30 seconds.
  • Add hot Italian sausage and cook until brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Add basil, smoked paprika and freshly ground black pepper; stir to blend. Add orzo and sauté for 1 minute before leaving it in the skillet, undisturbed, for 30 seconds.
  • Add the fire roasted tomatoes; stir well.
  • Pour in chicken broth and red wine; stir well and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • When time is up, add chopped parsley, stir well and serve immediately.

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