My Family Italian Sausage Peppers
Bring a taste of tradition to your table with My Family Italian Sausage Peppers, a hearty, flavor-packed dish that highlights the rustic charm of Italian cooking. This one-skillet recipe combines juicy Italian sausage links, a vibrant trio of bell peppers, sweet onions, and a garlic-scented tomato sauce infused with fragrant dried oregano and basil. Perfectly balanced with optional crushed red pepper flakes for a touch of heat, this meal is both comforting and versatile. Simmered to perfection and garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a crowd-pleaser that can be served on its own, with crusty bread, over pasta, or even as a sandwich filling. Ready in under an hour, it’s the ultimate weeknight dinner that tastes like a culinary escape to Italy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage links (mild or spicy)
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 1 Yellow bell pepper
- 1 Green bell pepper
- 1 Large yellow onion
- 3 Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 can (14 ounces) Crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Begin by prepping the vegetables: core and slice the red, yellow, and green bell peppers into thin strips. Peel the onion and slice it into thin half-moons. Mince the garlic cloves.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage links and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. Remove the sausages from the skillet and set aside on a plate. They do not need to be fully cooked at this stage.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, followed by the sliced onions and bell peppers. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until they begin to soften and develop a bit of color.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix well to evenly combine the flavors.
Return the browned sausages to the skillet, nestling them into the vegetable and tomato mixture. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausages are fully cooked through and the flavors meld together.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the dish with freshly chopped parsley for garnish.
Serve the Italian Sausage Peppers warm as is, or pair it with crusty bread, over pasta, or alongside a salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1627 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 126.1 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.6 g | 183% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 267 mg | 89% | |
| Sodium | 5508 mg | 239% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.7 g | ||
| Protein | 73.6 g | 147% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 286 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 2925 mg | 62% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
