Italian Sausage and Peppers
Italian sausage and peppers is a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings comfort and nostalgia to your table. Picture juicy Italian sausage sizzling alongside colorful bell peppers and onions, all infused with fragrant garlic and herbs. This quick recipe, ready in under 30 minutes, makes for a delightful weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing sandwich at your next gathering. Perfectly versatile, you can serve it over pasta, on crusty bread, or alongside rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 2 medium bell peppers (red and yellow), sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crusty bread or rolls for serving
Instructions
- Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausages and cook until browned on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the sliced onion and bell peppers to the skillet. Stir frequently until softened, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Mix in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Serve hot from the skillet or pile onto crusty bread or rolls for delicious sandwiches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg