Ingredients for Sausage Sauce Piquant
- Smoked Sausage
- Cooking Oil
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- Diced Tomato
- 1 cup water
- Salt And Pepper
- Tabasco Sauce
- Cooked Rice
- Cajun Seasoning
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How to Make Sausage Sauce Piquant
- Brown 1 lb Italian sausage (removed from casings) in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Drain off any excess grease and set the cooked sausage aside.
- Make a roux: In the same skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture is a smooth, peanut butter-colored roux (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped, to the roux. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the cooked sausage, 28 oz can crushed tomatoes, 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste), and salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 1 hour, or up to 1.5 hours for a richer flavor. Stir occasionally.
- Serve the Sausage Sauce Piquant over 4 cups cooked rice. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
71 g
Sugar
7g
Fat
68g
Carbs
3g
