Ingredients

  • 1 - 1 1/4 lb hot Italian sausage, cut into 4-inch links
  • 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons salad oil
  • 2 medium white onions, sliced thinly
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded, sliced thinly
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned pepper
  • 1 (1 lb) package pierogi, frozen (I used Mrs. T's Potato, Spinach & Feta)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons Hungarian paprika (hot)
  • 1 1/2 - 2 teaspoons curry powder (I used Penzey's Balti Seasoning)
  • 1/2 lb frozen peas

Method

  • In a 5 quart frying pan, arrange sausage links. Heat on medium-high. When pan is hot, add 1/4 C water, cover and steam sausage for 5 minutes. Uncover and brown sausage on all sides, about 12 minutes. Remove links to paper towels to drain.
  • Add butter and oil to frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onions and bell pepper, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Saute 10 minutes or until onions are limp and beginning to color.
  • Add frozen pierogies, stir through and add garlic powder, paprika and curry powder. Continue to cook, uncovered, stirring frequently. This will cook for a total of 8 minutes. Meantime, take the cooled Italian sausage links and cut into 1/2" coins. Add sausage and peas to the pan after about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook an additional 4 minutes. Test center of pierogies for doneness. Serve.