Grilled Sausage Peppers and Tomatoes (Spetsofai)
Spetsofai is a rustic Greek dish made with country sausages, colorful bell peppers, onions, tomato sauce, and paprika. This dish should be served with crusty warm bread to scoop up the delicious sauce. Pairs well with red wine and a salty kefalotyri cheese or tangy feta on the side. Chef Alba
Grilled Sausage Peppers and Tomatoes (Spetsofai)
Spetsofai is a rustic Greek dish made with country sausages, colorful bell peppers, onions, tomato sauce, and paprika. This dish should be served with crusty warm bread to scoop up the delicious sauce. Pairs well with red wine and a salty kefalotyri cheese or tangy feta on the side.
Ingredients
- 3 italian sausages links
- 5 tbsps Secolari Arbequina Olive Oil divided
- 1/2 each yellow, red, and green bell peppers sliced
- 1 medium ripe tomato diced
- 1 medium red onion sliced
- 4 cloves of garlic sliced
- 1 tbsp sweet paprika
- 1 tbsp dry oregano
- 1 to taste Secolari Roasted Garlic Sea Salt
- `1 to taste black pepper
- 1/2 -1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 drizzle drizzle of Secolari Traditional Balsamic
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. When hot, add sausages and cook until all sides are browned. When ready remove and reserve.
- In the same skillet, add remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, onions, peppers, and tomato, sauté over medium heat for a few minutes. Add the garlic, paprika and season to taste. Reduce to medium; simmer stirring for a couple more minutes.
- Cut sausages into bite-sized pieces. Add them to the skillet; add the oregano and stir often to blend with the other ingredients. Simmer for another 5-7 minutes. Check for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper. Serve on a platter and drizzle additional olive oil if desired. For additional flavor, drizzle a thick balsamic on top.
