Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsWoodfire RockfordSausage & Peppers Recipe

Sausage & Peppers Recipe

Inspired by Woodfire Rockford
Time45m
Serves4

Mild Italian sausage simmered in our red sauce with white wine, sweet peppers & onions served on a turano french bread.

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Ingredients

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Sausage & Peppers

Method

Cooking the Sausage & Peppers

  1. 1

    Brown the Sausages

    In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the mild Italian sausages and brown them on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausages from the skillet and set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sliced red and yellow bell peppers and the sliced onion. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

  3. 3

    Add Garlic and Tomatoes

    Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant. Then, add the crushed tomatoes, white wine, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Stir to combine.

  4. 4

    Simmer the Mixture

    Return the browned sausages to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Serving

  1. 5

    Prepare the Bread

    While the sausage and peppers are simmering, slice the Turano French bread pieces in half lengthwise. You can lightly toast them if desired.

  2. 6

    Assemble the Dish

    Once the sausage and pepper mixture is done simmering, spoon generous portions onto the toasted French bread halves. Serve immediately.

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