Jun 09 2026

Salsiccia Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Red sauce, mozzarella, sausage, and roasted red bell peppers.

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Ingredients

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Sauce

Method

Preparation of Sauce

  1. 1

    Heat the Oil

    In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Sauté Garlic

    Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

  3. 3

    Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

    Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and add the dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir well to combine.

  4. 4

    Simmer the Sauce

    Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cooking Sausage

  1. 5

    Cook the Sausage

    In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat, breaking it apart with a spatula until browned and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes.

  2. 6

    Drain Excess Fat

    Once cooked, drain any excess fat and set aside.

Assembling the Dish

  1. 7

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 8

    Combine Ingredients

    In a baking dish, spread a layer of the prepared sauce on the bottom. Add the cooked sausage, sliced roasted red bell peppers, and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.

  3. 9

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  4. 10

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil. Serve hot.

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