Description
Savor this vibrant Italian Sausage and Peppers dish, packed with juicy sausage and colorful bell peppers—perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 2 cups bell peppers (mixed colors, sliced)
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the bell peppers and onion into strips; mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the sausages until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add sliced onions and bell peppers to the skillet; sauté for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using) until fragrant.
- Cover and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve hot alone or over rice or in crusty rolls.
Notes
- Substitute zucchini for bell peppers for a different twist.
- Fresh herbs added at the end will brighten the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg