| POTTAGE ITALIANO | | | | two small pieces (about an inch long apiece) of Italian |
| Here's another terrific recipe that's a real tummy filler. | | | | sausage. Cover pot and bring to boil. Immediately turn |
| Enjoy! | | | | heat down to simmer for 30 minutes. |
| INGREDIENTS | | | | While sauce is simmering, saute the following in the 1/2 |
| 1 15 ounce can Hunt's tomato sauce | | | | cup olive oil, saving the oil for the next step: the rest of |
| 1 tblsp. finely chopped garlic | | | | the sausage, by itself, for 10 minutes. Save sausage |
| 1/2 small onion, chopped in chunks | | | | drippings and clean the skillet; then, together, the |
| 1 tblsp. parsley | | | | mushrooms, bell peppers and creamer potatoes for |
| 1 tsp. black pepper | | | | about 5 minutes; then, the snow peas for 1 minute. |
| 1 tsp. basil | | | | Next, cut the veal into thin strips about 1/2 inch wide |
| 1 whole mild Italian sausage | | | | and 2 inches long. Using the saved oil and sausage |
| 1/2 cup water | | | | drippings, saute the veal for about 2 to 3 minutes. |
| 1/2 cup dry red wine - Cabernet Sauvignon | | | | Place all sauteed items aside. When sauce is finished |
| recommended | | | | simmering, strain to remove the onion pieces, but retain |
| 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil | | | | all other ingredients. Return to the pot and add heavy |
| 1 cup freshly sliced mushrooms | | | | whipping cream (fat free ½ and ½ can be |
| 1 cup coarsely chopped red bell peppers, with seeds | | | | substituted, but will result in thinner substance) and the |
| removed | | | | 2/3 cup mixed grated cheeses, stirring carefully to |
| 1 1/2 cups diced creamer potatoes | | | | blend. |
| 4 pieces veal, scallopini style | | | | Now, add all sauteed items. Stir. Cover the pot and |
| 1/2 pint heavy whipping cream | | | | bring close to boil, then reduce heat and simmer until |
| 2/3 cup Parmesan, Romano, Provolone cheese, mixed | | | | peppers and potatoes are tender and the sausage is |
| in equal portions and grated | | | | completely done, about 10 to 15 minutes. Watch the |
| 1/2 cup olive oil for sauteing | | | | pot carefully during this time and stir frequently to avoid |
| 1 cup fresh snow peas in pod | | | | burning. |
| Place tomato sauce in a large pot. Add garlic, onion, | | | | Ladle into large soup bowls. Serves 2 to 4 as either a |
| parsley, pepper, basil, water, wine, 1/4 cup olive oil and | | | | soup or a complete entree. |