Sweet Sausage and Pepper Crostini Recipe

Name: Sweet Sausage and Pepper Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups prosecco; 3 cloves garlic, smashed, plus 2 cloves, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 2 large sweet Italian sausages; Olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Baguette, sliced on the bias 1/4-inch thick; 2 red bell peppers; 2 yellow bell peppers; 1 onion, halved and sliced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme

Servings: persons

4 cups prosecco
3 cloves garlic, smashed, plus 2 cloves, chopped
1 bay leaf
2 large sweet Italian sausages
Olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Baguette, sliced on the bias 1/4-inch thick
2 red bell peppers
2 yellow bell peppers
1 onion, halved and sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Pour the prosecco into a deep skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
3
Add the smashed garlic, bay leaf and sausages.
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Simmer until the sausages are cooked through, about 15 minutes.
5
Remove the sausages, reserve the cooking liquid, and let the sausages rest a few minutes.
6
Bring the cooking liquid to a simmer and cook until reduced and slightly thickened into a sauce.
7
Slice the sausages on the bias into thin slices.
8
In a small bowl, combine the chopped garlic with a few tablespoons of olive oil and some salt and pepper.
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Brush the garlic and oil onto each baguette slice and bake until golden brown and crispy.
10
Roast the peppers in the oven or over an open flame until almost blackened.
11
Transfer the peppers to a bowl, cover and let steam and cool.
12
Remove the skin and slice into thin slices.
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In a large saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.
14
Saute the onions until translucent, and then add the peppers, basil, oregano and thyme and cook for 5 minutes.
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To assemble the crostini: Top each bread slice with a slice of sausage, brush with reduced prosecco broth and top with the peppers and onions.
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This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition.
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The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups prosecco, 3 cloves garlic, smashed, plus 2 cloves, chopped, 1 bay leaf, 2 large sweet Italian sausages, and more.

Yes, Sweet Sausage and Pepper Crostini falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Sweet Sausage and Pepper Crostini

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