Italian Sausage With Spaghetti
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Italian Sausage With Spaghetti If you have butter, mushrooms, olives, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the heavy whipping cream you could follow this main course with the Homemade Strawberry Shortcake with Grand Marnier Whipped Cream as a dessert. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 30 minutes.
Instructions
Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter until crisp-tender. Crumble sausage over vegetables; add mushrooms. Cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
Stir in the olives, Italian seasoning and salt if desired.
Add cream; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until thickened.
Drain spaghetti; add sauce and toss gently.
Garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Recommended wine: Chianti, Trebbiano, Verdicchio
Chianti, Trebbiano, and Verdicchio are my top picks for Italian. Italians know food and they know wine. Trebbiano and Verdicchio are Italian white wines that pair well with fish and white meat, while Chianti is a great Italian red for heavier, bolder dishes. You could try Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico ( Half-bottle). Reviewers quite like it with a 4.2 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 13 dollars per bottle.
Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico ( Half-bottle)
"Shows fresh berry, with hints of flowers, fresh herbs and chocolate. Full-bodied, with a fresh palate, well-integrated tannins and a balanced finish. Lots of cherry and light spice. Best after 2003."-Wine Spectator