Italian Sausage and Bell Pepper Paella

A quick, simple, and tasty dish from Gourmet magazine, December 1996.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2  Italian sausages
• 1⁄2 red bell pepper, 1/2-inch strips
• 1⁄2 green bell pepper, 1/2-inch strips
• 1  small onion, 1/2-inch wedges
• 1⁄2 tablespoon olive oil
• 3⁄4 cup arborio rice
• 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
• 1  cup tomatoes, canned, drained
• 1 1⁄2 cups water

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400ºF.
2. Squeeze sausage meat from casings into a 10-inch heavy ovenproof skillet and add bell peppers, onion, and oil.
3. Cook mixture over moderately high heat, breaking up sausage with a fork and stirring occasionally, 5 minutes, or until vegetables begin to brown.
4. Add rice and saute, stirring, 1 minute.
5. Stir in wine, tomatoes, and water and bring to a boil, stirring to loosen brown bits.
6. Transfer skillet to oven and bake, uncovered, 25 minutes, or until most liquid is absorbed.
7. Season with salt and pepper.