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Spetzofai (Greek Sausage with Peppers) on a steel pan next to bread and feta.
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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.
Course Main
Cuisine Greek
Keyword bell pepper, Greece, Greek, sausage, tomato
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
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Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

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

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