Description
A quick and flavorful one-pan meal featuring Italian sausage, colorful bell peppers, onions, and seasonings. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or serving with crusty bread or pasta.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage links (mild or hot)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup crushed tomatoes (or tomato sauce)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Italian Sausage and Peppers:
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the Italian sausages on all sides, about 5–6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add onion and bell peppers. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute.
- Add crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Return sausages to the pan, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until sausages are fully cooked.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty Italian bread.
- Swap in chicken or turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- Make ahead: Store in the fridge up to 4 days; flavors deepen overnight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan / Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
