Description
A classic Italian-American dish, this Sausage and Peppers recipe is a hearty and flavorful one-pan meal perfect for a cozy dinner. Sliced Italian sausage links are sautéed with colorful bell peppers, onions, and aromatic seasonings, creating a delicious blend of savory flavors. Serve over rice, pasta, or in a sandwich for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ lbs Italian sausage links (sweet or hot)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (sliced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or white wine
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add the sausage links, and cook for 7–8 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Peppers and Onions: In the same skillet, add olive oil, peppers, onions, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 5–6 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Slice the sausage, return to the skillet, pour in broth or wine, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Serve over rice, pasta, or on toasted hoagie rolls.
- Use spicy sausage for extra heat or turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
