Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions is a classic, hearty dish made with juicy sausages, sweet bell peppers, and caramelized onions. It’s simple, flavorful, and perfect for sandwiches, dinner plates, or meal prep.
⏱️ Prep Time
10 minutes
⏱️ Cook Time
25–30 minutes
⏱️ Total Time
40 minutes
🍳 Equipment
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Tongs
- Knife and cutting board
- Spoon for stirring
🥣 Ingredients
- 5–6 Italian sausages (mild or spicy)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 2–3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- ½ cup water or chicken broth
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Use sweet or spicy Italian sausage based on preference
- Red peppers add sweetness, green adds mild bitterness
- Chicken broth enhances flavor while simmering
- Don’t overcook peppers—they should stay slightly firm
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the Sausages
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan
- Brown sausages on all sides (8–10 minutes)
- Remove and set aside
2. Sauté Vegetables
- Add remaining oil to the same pan
- Cook onions and peppers for 5–7 minutes
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute
3. Combine & Simmer
- Return sausages to the pan
- Add salt, pepper, oregano, chili flakes
- Pour in water or broth
- Cover and simmer for 10–15 minutes
4. Finish
- Cook until sausages are fully done
- Let sauce slightly reduce before serving
📊 Nutrition Facts (approx per serving)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Protein: 18g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
💡 Tips
- Brown sausages first for better flavor
- Slice peppers evenly for uniform cooking
- Simmer gently to keep sausages juicy
- Add a splash of tomato sauce for extra richness
- Serve hot for best taste
🔄 Variations
🥪 Sandwich Style
- Serve in toasted hoagie rolls with melted cheese
🍅 Tomato Version
- Add crushed tomatoes for a saucy dish
🍚 Rice Bowl
- Serve over white or brown rice
🌶️ Spicy Version
- Add jalapeños or extra chili flakes
🍽️ Why It’s Popular
- One-pan easy meal
- Bold Italian flavors
- Great for sandwiches and dinners
- Quick and family-friendly
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