Italian Stuffing with Sausage and Parmesan Cheese | Louisiana Kitchen & Culture

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 celery stalks with leaves, chopped
• 2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or hot) casing removed
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed ot red pepper
• 12 ounces, day old crusty Italian bread, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, fresh grated is ideal
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1½ cup turkey stock (chicken stock OK to use)