Sausage Pepper and Onions Baked
Bursting with rustic Italian flavors, this Sausage Pepper and Onions Baked recipe is a comforting one-pan wonder that's perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners. Juicy Italian sausage is nestled in a vibrant medley of sweet bell peppers, tender onions, and a rich tomato sauce, all seasoned with aromatic garlic, Italian herbs, and a hint of spice from optional red pepper flakes. The dish is oven-baked to perfection, infusing the robust flavors into every bite while achieving a delightfully caramelized finish. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this versatile recipe can be enjoyed on its own, spooned over creamy polenta, paired with pasta, or served with crusty bread to soak up the luscious sauce. With its simple ingredients and irresistible taste, this hearty meal is sure to become a weeknight favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 links Italian sausage (sweet or hot, as preferred)
- 3 medium Bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 2 medium Yellow onion
- 3 large Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 28 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
Add the sausage links to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. They do not need to be fully cooked through at this stage. Remove the sausages from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
While the sausages cook, slice the bell peppers and onions into thin strips, and mince the garlic cloves.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the onions and bell peppers, cooking for 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
Stir the minced garlic into the skillet and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir everything together to combine.
Return the browned sausages to the skillet, nestling them into the tomato and vegetable mixture.
Place the entire skillet into the preheated oven. If your skillet is not oven-safe, transfer everything to a baking dish before placing it in the oven.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until the sausages are fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
Carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Serve hot, either on its own, over pasta, with crusty bread, or alongside rice or polenta.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2124 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 153.5 g | 197% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.8 g | 214% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 6874 mg | 299% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.7 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.2 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.3 g | ||
| Protein | 79.7 g | 159% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 478 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 5240 mg | 111% | |
*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.
