Traditional Spetsofai (Spetzofai)
Spicy Greek Sausages with Peppers and Tomato sauce
Equipment
- Saucepan
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 medium spicy country sausages sliced (approx. 95g each)
- 1 red onion roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 green pepper roughly chopped
- 1 yellow pepper roughly chopped
- 1 sweet red pepper roughly chopped
- 1 tin chopped tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup water
- 4-5 tbsps olive oil
- 1 glass red wine
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 bay leaf optional
- 2 chili peppers optional
- 1 pinch paprika
- sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- To prepare this delicious Greek dish, place a saucepan over high heat, add one tbsp of olive oil and sauté the sausages, until nicely coloured. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on some kitchen paper and leave them aside.
- Into the same pan, add the rest of the olive oil, the chopped onion and season with freshly ground pepper; sauté for a minute. Add the garlic and tomato paste and sauté for one more minute. Add the peppers and continue sautéing.
- Deglaze with the red wine, scraping the bottom of the pan, with all the delicacies, and wait for it to evaporate. Then add the sugar, the canned tomatoes, a cup of water, the herbs and spices, turn the heat down to medium and cook for 25-30 minutes with the lid on, until the peppers tenderise.
- Add the sausages and cook a little bit longer, until the sauce thickens. Check for seasoning; if you're using too spicy or salty sausages, you'll probably won't need to add any salt or pepper.
- Serve while still hot with some crusty bread aside or as a main dish with basmati rice. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 437kcalCarbohydrates: 10.5gProtein: 12.2gFat: 35.4gSaturated Fat: 10.2gCholesterol: 57.8mgSodium: 1069mgFiber: 2.6gSugar: 5.1g
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