Peppers Italian Country Style Food

ITALIAN FRYING PEPPERS - 3 DELICIOUS WAYS TO COOK

Steps:

• Start by rinsing peppers under cold water.
• If you decide to cook them whole simply skip to the next step. Otherwise using a small sharp knife cut of the top with the stem. Remove the seeds. You can speed up cleaning process by cutting the top part a quarter of an inch lower from the stem. This helps remove the seeds faster.Rinse peppers again in cold water to remove any remaining seeds.
• In a large pan add generous amount of extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves and peperoncino. Cook for 2-3 minutes. At this point you can add a couple of anchovies (optional) and stir until dissolved.
• Add Italian frying peppers (whole or previously deseeded).
• Cook on high heat for a few minutes then reduce to medium and cover with a lid. Cook for about 15 minutes or until tender.
• Peppers should release enough juice while in the pan but feel free to add some water if the pan is getting too dry.
• Once peppers are cooked add basil leaves, a splash of vinegar (see notes) and salt to taste. Give another good stir. Let vinegar evaporate and turn the heat off.
• Serve with freshly ground black pepper or top them with crumbled feta cheese.

ITALIAN FRIED PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a medium/large frying pan add the oil, garlic, sliced peppers, oregano, salt and water. Cover and cook on medium heat until soft and tender about 10 minutes, then uncover and cook until water dissolves and peppers are cooked to your liking. Enjoy!

SUSAN'S ITALIAN ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Line baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Wash WHOLE red bell peppers and lightly rub a tiny bit of olive oil to the skin on all side.
• Lay them side by side on baking sheet in two rows.
• Place in the over on broil and broil them until the skin blackens quite a bit. (about 9-12 minutes per side).
• As one side darkens, take them out and continue to roast all sides until the peppers are evenly charred.
• Place in a bowl or baking dish and cover in saran wrap to let them "steam" for 20 minutes (This will help to release the charred skin and maintain the sweet inner flesh).
• Pull the tops off the peppers and be sure to save any release pepper juices in the dish you plan to place them. Remove all the charred flesh by tugging on it (should come off in sheets if steamed enough).
• Removed seeds and rinse lightly under water, if necessary, to get all seeds out.
• Place in bowl and add the olive oil, garlic and parsley. Mix well and serve at room temperature.

PEPPERS ITALIAN COUNTRY STYLE

Steps:

• Slice onion, peppers and mushrooms into strips all the same size.
• Peel and core fresh tomatoes, although drained canned plum tomatoes can also be used.
• Heat the oil and butter in a large frypan over medium high heat. Add the onions and peppers and cook quickly tossing until onions are turning golden. Add in the mushrooms and stir on high heat. Stir in the garlic and spices cook a minute or two, and then add in the canned drained tomatoes. Simmer for four minutes until cooked and thickened. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.
• Note: you also instead of the fresh or canned tomatoes can add your favourite tomato sauce and simmer until thickened. This gives more saucy consistency.

SUPER EASY SAUTEED ITALIAN PEPPERS

Steps:

• Chop up peppers into bite size pieces, removing seeds & stems.
• Heat oil in skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
• Add peppers and saute until tender, stirring frequently.
• Add Italian salad dressing to the peppers.
• Mix the peppers and Italian dressing together.
• Saute for 2 more minutes.
• Remove from heat and serve.

ITALIAN COUNTRY CHICKEN & PEPPERS

Steps:

• In large roasting pan place chicken, sausage and potatoes.
• Bake at 425 for 20 minutes.
• Then stir in the peppers and onions.
• In small bowl combine chicken broth, vinegar and Italian seasoning.
• Pour over meat and vegetables in pan.
• Cover and bake for 40-45 minutes until chicken is done, stirring occasionally.
• Spoon meat and vegetables into serving dish.
• You can either discard broth mixture or use cornstarch to make a gravy.

ITALIAN CHICKEN SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Arrange 2 racks in middle and upper thirds of oven and preheat to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line two 10x15-inch baking pans with foil.
• Toss bell peppers, onion, and tomatoes together in a large bowl with 1 tablespoon oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Transfer to one of the prepared pans.
• Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, drizzle bread slices with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with remaining salt and black pepper. Arrange on the other prepared pan.
• Remove the vegetables from the oven; push to one side of the pan. Add sausage to the exposed portion of the pan.
• Roast until vegetables are tender and sausage is heated through, 10 to 15 minutes more, adding the pan with bread in the last 5 minutes of roasting time. Sprinkle vegetables and sausage with oregano and serve with bread.

ITALIAN-STYLE STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a roasting pan (large enough to accommodate 8 pepper halves in a single layer) with cooking spray.
• Combine the ground sirloin, Italian sausage, brown rice, Italian seasonings, salt, pepper, garlic, Parmesan cheese, egg, and 1/2 cup Classico® Tomato & Basil sauce in a large bowl. Mix until combined.
• Divide meat mixture evenly among the green pepper halves; press to compress slightly. Arrange halves in prepared pan. Spoon the remaining Classico® Tomato & Basil sauce onto the tops of the meat and peppers. Cover tightly with foil.
• Bake until the peppers are soft and internal temperature of the meat reaches 165 degrees F, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Remove from oven. Remove foil and top each pepper with shredded cheese.
• Turn oven to broil. Place peppers, uncovered under the broiler. Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.