Description
Juicy Italian sausage, sweet bell peppers, and caramelized onions come together in this easy, flavorful one-pan dish. Sausage, Peppers and Onions is a comforting classic perfect for sandwiches, pasta, or rice.
Ingredients
- Italian Sausage (sweet or hot): 1 pound
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Red Bell Pepper: 1, sliced
- Green Bell Pepper: 1, sliced
- Yellow Bell Pepper: 1, sliced
- Large Onions (sliced): 2
- Garlic (minced): 3 cloves
- Crushed Tomatoes (optional): ½ cup
- Dry White Wine or Chicken Broth: ¼ cup
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Black Pepper: ¼ teaspoon
- Dried Oregano: ½ teaspoon
- Red Pepper Flakes (optional): A pinch
- Fresh Basil or Parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Add sausages and brown on all sides for 7–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In the same pan, add onions and peppers. Sauté until softened and caramelized, about 10 minutes.
- Assemble the Dish: Stir in garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add wine or broth to deglaze the pan.
- Cook to Perfection: Return sausages to the pan. Add crushed tomatoes (if using), cover, and simmer 10–12 minutes until sausages are cooked through.
- Finishing Touches: Garnish with chopped basil or parsley.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve over pasta, rice, or in crusty rolls.
Notes
- Use a mix of red, green, and yellow peppers for best flavor and color.
- Deglaze with wine or broth to capture all the browned bits.
- Slice sausages after browning for faster cooking.
- Add a dash of balsamic for extra depth.