Italian Sausage, Peppers And Onions Fettuccine - Italian Recipes

Italian Sausage, Peppers And Onions Fettuccine

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound Italian style link sausage
2 medium onions, sliced
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1 1/2 cups tomatoes, crushed
1/4 cup red wine
1 1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 pound fettuccine, dry

Directions

Heat the oil in a skillet. Add the sausages and cook fully. Remove them from the pan. Add the onions and peppers. Cook until just soft. Add the tomatoes, wine, basil and garlic. Simmer for 30 minutes. Slice the cooked sausage into 1/4 inch pieces. Add to the sauce. Cook the fettuccine to desired doneness. Drain. Place in bowls and top with the warm sauce.

Italian Recipes: Chicken and Red Pesto Linguine

Chicken and Red Pesto Linguine

Ingredients

1 pound Linguine, Spaghetti or other long pasta shape, uncooked, broken in half
1 8-ounce jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil, drained
4 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil, divided
4 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped or 4 tsp. dried oregano
3 cloves garlic
1-2 teaspoons fresh grated lemon peel or 1 tsp. bottled lemon juice
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup sliced scallions, white and green parts
1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained, chopped

Directions

Prepare pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, combine drained sun-dried tomatoes, 1 tablespoon oil, oregano, garlic and lemon peel in food processor or blender. Process until smooth, scraping side of container. Add cheese; process until well blended.

Heat chicken in remaining oil in large skillet over medium heat 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in scallions. Cook 3 minutes longer. Add artichokes and heat 1 minute.

Drain pasta. Place in large bowl. Add sun-dried tomato pesto and chicken mixture and toss.

Serve immediately garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Note: For a vegetarian alternative, delete the chicken and add one more 14-ounce can of artichoke hearts.

Italian Recipes: Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup

Italian Recipes: Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup

Ingredients

1 (3.5 ounce) link sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 cup chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 cups beef stock
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup red wine
4 tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup tomato sauce
1 zucchini, chopped
8 ounces cheese tortellini
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Directions

1. Place the sausage in a large pot over medium high heat and saute for 10 minutes, or until well browned. Drain the fat except for about 1 tablespoon, add the onions and garlic and saute for 5 more minutes.
2. Next add the beef stock, water, wine, tomatoes, carrots, basil, oregano and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, skimming any fat that may surface.
3. Add the zucchini, tortellini, green bell pepper and parsley to taste. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until tortellini is fully cooked. Pour into individual bowls and garnish with the cheese.