Italian Stuffing with Sausage and Parmesan Cheese


2 tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium celery ribs, with leaves, chopped
2 medium rib bell peppers, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. sweet Italian turkey sausage
1-1/2 cups turkey stock
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried oregano
Crushed red pepper, to taste
7 cups Italian bread, day-old, cubed
1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/2 cup Martini and Rossi Dry Vermouth

Heat olive oil in large skillet; add onions, celery, red bell peppers, garlic and sausage. Cook until sausage has browned and is thoroughly done. Pour sausage mixture into bowl and add basil, oregano and crushed red pepper. Mix thoroughly. Then bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, Martini and Rossi Dry Vermouth and turkey stock. Pour mixture into casserole dish and bake for 35-40 minutes 350°F.