Sweet Spicy Turkey Sausage and Peppers
Bring bold flavors to your table with this Sweet Spicy Turkey Sausage and Peppers recipe—a balanced medley of savory, sweet, and spicy notes that's both hearty and vibrant. Featuring a mix of juicy sweet and zesty spicy turkey sausage, this dish is paired with a colorful trio of sautéed bell peppers, tender onions, and a robust tomato-based sauce seasoned to perfection with garlic, Italian seasoning, and a touch of red pepper flakes for optional heat. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s an ideal weeknight dinner or crowd-pleasing main course. Serve it over pasta, rice, or with a side of crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the rich, flavorful sauce. Perfect for a family meal or meal prep, this dish is as versatile as it is satisfying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 links sweet turkey sausage
- 4 links spicy turkey sausage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large (sliced into strips) red bell pepper
- 1 large (sliced into strips) yellow bell pepper
- 1 large (sliced into strips) green bell pepper
- 1 large (sliced into strips) yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 14 ounces (1 can) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon (optional, for extra heat) red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (chopped, for garnish) fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the turkey sausage links to the skillet. Cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside. Once cool enough to handle, slice the sausages into 1-inch pieces.
In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sliced red, yellow, and green bell peppers along with the onion. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine, and bring the sauce to a simmer.
Return the sliced sausage to the skillet and stir to coat them in the sauce. Lower the heat to medium-low and allow the mixture to simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is fully cooked and the flavors meld together.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Garnish with freshly chopped basil leaves before serving.
Serve hot with pasta, rice, or crusty bread on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1892 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 102.8 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.9 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 480 mg | 160% | |
| Sodium | 5656 mg | 246% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.5 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.8 g | ||
| Protein | 141.1 g | 282% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 353 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 4213 mg | 90% | |
*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.
