Juicy Italian sausage combined with sautéed bell peppers, onions, and aromatic rice for a filling dish.
# Components:
→ Meats
01 - 4 Italian sausages (mild or spicy, approx 14 oz)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 medium onion, sliced
06 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
→ Rice
07 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
08 - 2 cups chicken broth (or water for lighter flavor)
→ Pantry & Seasonings
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
12 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
13 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish (optional)
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
15 - Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
# Method:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add Italian sausages and cook until browned on all sides, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool, then slice into 1-inch pieces.
02 - In the same skillet, heat remaining olive oil. Add sliced onion and minced garlic, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant.
03 - Add the sliced bell peppers and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until slightly softened.
04 - Stir in the rice and cook for 1 minute to lightly toast. Pour in chicken broth, then add oregano, basil, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
05 - Reduce heat to low, nestle sausage slices into the rice and vegetable mixture. Cover and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
06 - Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice gently with a fork.
07 - Sprinkle chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese over the dish if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
