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Hot Sicilian Sausage Skillet

Kick things up a notch with this no-fuss, spicy skillet recipe featuring hot Sicilian sausage, ziti pasta, colorful peppers, and fresh garli View More expand_more

Kick things up a notch with this no-fuss, spicy skillet recipe featuring hot Sicilian sausage, ziti pasta, colorful peppers, and fresh garlic and herbs. The rich blend of creamy marinara sauce, fontina and parmesan cheeses makes it a dinnertime winner.

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Hot Sicilian Sausage Skillet
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Total Time:
35 mins
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Skill Level:
Beginner
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Servings:
4 Servings

Ingredients


Product ImageHot Sicilian Italian Sausage
1 Package
Carando Hot Sicilian Sausage
1 Package
1 Pound
Ziti Pasta
1 Pound
¼ Cup
Olive Oil
¼ Cup
1 Large
Red Bell Pepper, Julienned
1 Large
1 Large
Yellow Onion, Julienned
1 Large
5 Cloves
Fresh Garlic, Minced
5 Cloves
½ Cup
White Wine
½ Cup
2 Cups
Marinara Sauce
2 Cups
1 Cup
Heavy Cream
1 Cup
¾ Pound
Fontina Cheese, Shredded
¾ Pound
¼ Cup
Fresh Basil, Minced
¼ Cup
¼ Cup
Italian Parsley, Minced
¼ Cup
½ Cup
Parmesan Cheese, Grated
½ Cup

Directions


  1. Cook sausage according to package instructions, allow to cool, then slice into ½ inch rounds.

  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, cook ziti according to package instructions, drain, and rinse.

  3. While the pasta is cooking, heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, then the onion, peppers, and garlic and sauté until tender.

  4. Deglaze the pan with the white wine, add the marinara sauce and cream and bring to a boil.

  5. Add the pasta and sausage and combine well.

  6. Top the skillet with the fontina and bake at 375ºF for about 20 minutes, or until bubbly and starting to brown.

  7. Garnish with the parsley, basil, and Parmesan, and add in hot sauce to taste. Serve hot.

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Ingredients


1 Package
Carando Hot Sicilian Sausage
1 Package
1 Pound
Ziti Pasta
1 Pound
¼ Cup
Olive Oil
¼ Cup
1 Large
Red Bell Pepper, Julienned
1 Large
1 Large
Yellow Onion, Julienned
1 Large
5 Cloves
Fresh Garlic, Minced
5 Cloves
½ Cup
White Wine
½ Cup
2 Cups
Marinara Sauce
2 Cups
1 Cup
Heavy Cream
1 Cup
¾ Pound
Fontina Cheese, Shredded
¾ Pound
¼ Cup
Fresh Basil, Minced
¼ Cup
¼ Cup
Italian Parsley, Minced
¼ Cup
½ Cup
Parmesan Cheese, Grated
½ Cup

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