Italian Sausage and Peppers

Ingredients

6 sweet or mild Italian sausages

2 red bell peppers, sliced

1 vidalia onion, sliced

6 cloves garlic, finely diced

1/4 to 1/2 cup red wine

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp dried oregano

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/4 to 1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

2 Tbs Butter

1 Tbs Olive Oil

White, cooked rice to serve (or large fresh rolls)

Directions

Heat olive oil in large skillet that comes with a lid. Add sausage links. Pour 1/2 cup water into skillet. Cover with lid. When water begins to boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook 12 minutes. Remove the lid and turn heat up to medium. Brown sausages on all sides, then remove to rest, at least 5 minutes. Slice sausages into rounds after resting. Do not drain skillet.

Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Saute 3 minutes. Add peppers and seasonings. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, then add wine and sausage. Cook until wine reduces and taste for seasoning. Adjust as needed. Serve over hot white rice, or on rolls.