Mario Batalis Sausage Ciabatta Stuffing Recipe 395

SPICY STEWED SAUSAGES WITH THREE PEPPERS A LA MARIO BATALI

Steps:

• Light a gril or girll pan & brush the sausages lightly with oil and grill over a medium-hot fire, turning, until nicely charred and just cooked through, about 16 minutes total.
• Set a large cast-iron skillet on the grill or stove and add the 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
• Add the peppers, onion, fennel and chiles and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 15 minutes.
• Season with salt.
• Add the sausages and wine to the skillet and simmer until the wine has reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Remove from the grill and sprinkle half of the pecorino cheese over the sausage and peppers.
• Serve with a nice crusty bread or ciabatta bread, passing the remaining pecorino at the table.
• * Zinfandel(search for berry flavored) , which came to the United States from Croatia (by way of Italy), has the spicy heft needed to pair with Batali's stewed sausages.

MARIO BATALI'S SAUSAGE CIABATTA STUFFING RECIPE - (3.9/5)

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil and then crumble the sausage into the pan and cook until fat begins to render and sausage begin to crisp. Add the onion, fennel, chestnuts, apples, and cook, stirring occasionally, until sausage is and cooked through. In a large bowl, place the cubed bread and pour the cooked sausage mixture over top. Sprinkle with parsley, and pour the stock and butter over the top and toss to combine. Spoon mixture into a 9x13 baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes, uncover, and bake until top is golden and crisp. Serve garnished with the fennel fronds.