Here’s a classic, hearty Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions recipe—perfect for a weeknight dinner, sandwiches, or serving over pasta.
🌶️ Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 4 Italian sausages (mild, sweet, or spicy)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced (optional for color)
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup chicken broth, white wine, or water (for deglazing)
- Optional: hoagie rolls or crusty bread for serving
Instructions
1. Cook the Sausages
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Brown sausages on all sides (about 5–7 minutes).
- Remove sausages from skillet and set aside.
- Optional: You can finish cooking sausages in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10–15 minutes if thick.
2. Sauté Peppers & Onions
- In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Add sliced onions and bell peppers.
- Sauté 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook 1 more minute.
3. Combine and Simmer
- Return sausages to the skillet.
- Add ¼ cup chicken broth or wine to deglaze pan.
- Cover and simmer 10–12 minutes, until sausages are fully cooked and flavors meld.
4. Serve
- Serve sausages on a plate with peppers and onions.
- Optional: Slice sausages and stuff into hoagie rolls for sandwiches.
- Great over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Tips & Variations
- Spicy Version: Use hot Italian sausages or add red pepper flakes.
- Slow Cooker Version: Layer sausages, peppers, and onions in a slow cooker with ½ cup broth. Cook on low 4–6 hours.
- Add Tomatoes: Add 1 cup diced tomatoes or tomato sauce for an Italian-style stew.
- Grilled Version: Grill sausages and toss sautéed peppers & onions on top.
If you want, I can also give a sheet pan version that roasts sausages and peppers together in the oven for easy cleanup and caramelized flavor.
