Here’s a classic, flavorful recipe for Italian sausage with peppers and onions—perfect for sandwiches, over pasta, or just on its own:
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1 lb (450 g) Italian sausages (mild, sweet, or hot, depending on preference)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2–3 bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce or chicken broth (optional, for a saucier dish)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Hoagie rolls or crusty bread (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the sausages:
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sausages and brown them on all sides (about 6–8 minutes).
- Remove the sausages and set aside.
- Cook the vegetables:
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Add sliced onions and bell peppers. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 more minute.
- Combine and simmer:
- Slice the sausages into pieces (optional) and return them to the skillet.
- If you want a little sauce, add 1/4 cup tomato sauce or broth.
- Cover and simmer for 10 minutes on low heat until sausages are fully cooked and flavors meld.
- Serve:
- Garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve on a plate, over pasta, or in hoagie rolls for sandwiches.
💡 Tips:
- For a slightly smoky flavor, you can roast the peppers and onions in the oven instead of sautéing.
- Use a mix of red, yellow, and green peppers for a colorful presentation.
- Sweet or mild sausages pair well with softer peppers; hot sausages pair nicely with green or spicy peppers.
If you want, I can also give a quick sheet-pan version where everything cooks in one tray—super easy cleanup and very flavorful. Do you want me to do that?
