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Spetzofai (Greek Sausage and Peppers)

A recipe for Spetzofai (Greek Sausage and Peppers)! This comforting dish comes together by simmering sausages with a variety of peppers, tomatoes, and spices.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) olive oil divided
  • 1 pound (450 grams) Loukaniko sausage cut into 1 1/2 inch (4 centimeter) pieces
  • 1 red onion peeled and cut into 1 inch (2.5 centimeter) pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper stem and seeds removed, cut into 1 inch (2.5 centimeter) pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper stem and seeds removed, cut into 1 inch (2.5 centimeter) pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper stem and seeds removed, cut into 1 inch (2.5 centimeter) pieces
  • 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) tomato paste
  • 2 tomatoes core removed and diced
  • 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) red wine
  • 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch ground red chili
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
For Serving:
  • fresh parsley
  • feta cheese
  • Rustic bread slices

Instructions

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  1. Drizzle 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of the olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat.
  2. Once heated, add the sausage pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides.
  3. Remove the sausage to a plate and set aside.
  4. Drizzle the remaining olive oil into the pan and add the onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften.
  5. Stir in the garlic and cook until just fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  6. Add the yellow, green, and red bell pepper pieces, followed by the tomato paste and diced tomatoes.
  7. Pour in the red wine, stirring the bottom and sides, to deglaze the pan.
  8. Once most of the wine has evaporated, add the water and season the mixture with the salt, paprika, black pepper, and red chili.
  9. Cover the pan and simmer until the peppers and tomatoes have softened.
  10. Stir in the browned sausage pieces.
  11. Simmer the sausages uncovered until they are completely cooked through and the liquid has thickened slightly, about 10-15 minutes.
  12. Stir in the oregano and season to taste.
  13. Serve immediately with parsley for garnish and alongside Feta and slices of a rustic-style bread.