Ingredients
- 1 500 gram pkg of penne pasta (macaroni would also work well)
- 1.5kg (3 1/3 lbs.) - deboned, fresh chicken (I remove the skin, but if you wish a richer dish, by all means, leave it on)
- 1 kg (2.2 lbs)Italian sausages (either the spicy version or regular depending on personal taste)
- 3-4 tblspns grape seed or sunflower oil
- 4 tblspns of regular press olive oil
- 1/2 large lemon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbspn finely chopped fresh oregano (increase to 2 slightly rounded tblspns if using dried)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, finely minced (thank goodness for food processors)
- or
- 3 rounded tbspns dry oregano
- 3 tblspns minced fresh garlic
- salt/pepper
- 1 1/2 cups dry red wine (my choice was Chianti)
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 large onions, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 3 large bell peppers (I like to use three different colors)
- 1 12 oz can of tomatoe paste
- 1 12 oz can of black olives
Description
Cacciatore Means "hunter" In Italian And I Imagine That This Dish Was Originally Intended For Preparing Small Game Such As Rabbit, Grouse, Or Pidgeon. However, It Has Evolved Into A Chicken Dish; One That Is Somewhat Complex In Flavors,

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