Sicilian Sausage and Potatoes

Salsiccia e patate alla Siciliana
I fell into this dish on the magical island of, Sicily. Guess where, a gas station! I have found some original recipes in the most wild places. The helpful man behind the counter offered me a taste, well that was it, I had fulfilled my every need! I talked to him about this simple recipe, and I found it was very close to my sausage and pepper dish. The difference was adding potatoes. The spicy Italian sausage has a way with the sweet onions and bell peppers. Well, of course a piece of focaccia bread goes great with this dish. This plate is a recorded richness in my heart!


Sicilian Sausage and Potatoes
6 Italian sweet or hot sausage links cut in 1 inch
3 large potatoes cubed
1 red bell pepper 1/2 inch slice
1 green bell pepper 1/2 inch slice
1 large red onion chopped
3 cloves garlic diced
3 cups tomato sauce
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons dry oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cup water


In a large frying pan on medium heat add olive oil and butter brown sausage for 3 minutes. Add potatoes onions and peppers and cook for 5 minutes. Add garlic, sauce, oregano, salt, red pepper flakes, and water simmer with lid on for 30 minutes stirring occasionally.