Romanian Potato and Sausage Casserole
This Romanian potato and sausage casserole recipe is perfect for a cold autumn or winter day. It's hearty and full of flavour, guaranteed to give you a virtual hug.
Ingredients
- 1 kg potatoes
- 1 smoked rustic sausage
- 1 large onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp caraway seeds
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 red pepper optional
- 1 tbsp fresh hill chopped
- sour cream optional
- pickles optional
Instructions
- Begin by dicing the potatoes into uniform, bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
- Add the finely diced onion and minced garlic to the pan, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in the caraway seeds and continue to cook until the onion turns translucent.
- Add the sliced sausage to the pan, allowing it to brown slightly for about 2 minutes.
- Toss in the red pepper and prepared potatoes, stirring to combine.
- Sprinkle the paprika and smoked paprika over the mixture, then add the tomato paste. Stir quickly to incorporate.
- Immediately pour in two cups of water to cover the potatoes, preventing the paprika from burning.
- Add the bay leaves.
- Cover the pan with a lid and let the dish simmer for approximately 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Serve hot, garnished with a generous sprinkle of fresh chopped dill. For a more authentic Romanian taste, add sour cream and pickles on the side.