Description
Savor the delightful combination of juicy Italian sausages and vibrant bell peppers in this quick and easy sausage and peppers recipe. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or an impressive gathering, this dish bursts with flavor and warmth. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll create a hearty meal that evokes cherished memories of family gatherings and summer barbecues. Serve it over pasta or in a hoagie roll for a satisfying meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 2 medium bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow), sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the Italian sausages into bite-sized pieces. Cut the bell peppers and onion into strips.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sausage pieces. Cook until browned on all sides (about 6 minutes).
- Add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in minced garlic; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in canned diced tomatoes along with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve hot, optionally over pasta or in hoagie rolls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg