Sausage and Peppers
With Italian sausage, bell peppers, and onions, this Sausage and Peppers recipe can be served over pasta, with crusty bread, or in a sandwich. Make it as spicy (or not) as you want!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: italian sausage and peppers, sausage and peppers, sausage and peppers recipe
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 496kcal
- 4 Italian sausages sweet, mild, or spicy, your preference
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 3/4 cup chicken broth or white wine
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the Italian sausages. Cook the sausages, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through. This usually takes about 10-12 minutes. Transfer the sausages to a plate and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the olive oil and heat it over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue cooking for another 2 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant.
Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the tomato paste to the cleared space. Cook the tomato paste for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine the tomato paste with the liquid. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and return the cooked sausages to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce and vegetables.
Cover the skillet and let the sausage and pepper mixture simmer for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Remove the lid and give everything a final stir. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a bit more chicken broth or wine to loosen it up.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve the sausage and peppers hot. Enjoy!
Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 1120mg | Potassium: 636mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1376IU | Vitamin C: 71mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3mg