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Spetzofai — Sausage with Peppers and Tomato

Spetzofai is a rustic, bold dish from the mountains of central Greece — thick slices of country sausage pan-fried with bell peppers in a spiced tomato sauce.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Greek country-style sausages or Italian sausages (natural no fillers)
  • 3 large bell peppers (red and green) sliced
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup dry red wine
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Pinch of chili flakes
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Prick sausages and brown in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden all around, about 8 minutes. Remove and slice thickly on the diagonal.
  • In the same pan, saute onion and peppers until softened, about 7 minutes. Add garlic, oregano, paprika, and chili flakes.
  • Deglaze with red wine. Add crushed tomatoes. Simmer 10 minutes.
  • Return sliced sausages to the pan. Simmer together 8-10 minutes until sauce has thickened and sausages are cooked through.
  • Taste, season, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 420kcal | Protein: 26g | Fat: 30g | Fiber: 3.5g
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