Sausage soup (zuppa salsiccie)

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsOlive oil
¾poundsHot Italian Sausage.1/2-in. slices
¾poundsSweet Italian sausage; 1/2 in. slices
2largesOnions; chopped
1Green bell pepper; chopped
cupRedd wine
1can(28-oz.) crushed tomatoes;packed in puree
4cupsCanned beef broth
2tablespoonsFresh minced parsley
1teaspoonFinely minced garlic
½teaspoonCrumbled dried basil
½teaspoonCrumbled dried oregano
Salt and pepper
1pack(7-oz) bow tie-farfalle or twist pasta

Directions

In large deep saucepan or Dutch oven, heat olive oil. Saute sausages over high heat until lightly browned. Add onion and green peppers. Saute until soft.

Add red wine and bring to a boil. Add tomatoes, broth, parsley, garlic, basil, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat.

Cover and simmer slowly for 1 hour.

Add pasta. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until pasta is tender. Serve in deep plates, garnished with Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serves 6.

Recipe by: Jayne Hurskman

Posted to Bakery-Shoppe Digest by Alice Poe <afpoe@...> on Apr 14, 1998