Here’s a classic, flavorful recipe for Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions—perfect for a quick dinner, sandwich filling, or over pasta. 🌶️🧅🌭
🍽️ Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions (Serves 4)
Ingredients
- 4 Italian sausages (mild, sweet, or spicy, depending on preference)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup chicken broth or white wine (optional, for extra flavor)
- 4 sandwich rolls (optional, for serving)
🥄 Instructions
- Cook the sausages:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sausages and cook until browned on all sides, about 5–6 minutes.
- Remove sausages from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the vegetables:
- In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil.
- Add onions and bell peppers. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
- Add garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook 1–2 minutes more until fragrant.
- Combine sausages and vegetables:
- Return the sausages to the skillet.
- Add chicken broth or wine (if using) and cover the skillet.
- Simmer for 10–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until sausages are cooked through (internal temperature 160°F / 71°C for pork sausages).
- Serve:
- Serve hot with the peppers and onions over rice, pasta, or in sandwich rolls.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
💡 Tips
- Sausage choices: Sweet, mild, or spicy Italian sausages all work. Mix types for variety.
- Vegetable variations: Add mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, or zucchini for extra flavor.
- Make ahead: Cooked sausages and peppers taste even better the next day.
This dish is simple, colorful, and packed with flavor—perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual gathering.
If you want, I can also give a sheet-pan version where everything cooks together in the oven for minimal cleanup. Do you want me to do that?
