Italian Sausage and Peppers
A comforting one-pan dish featuring Italian sausage, vibrant bell peppers, and fire-roasted tomatoes, perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or hot) Choose your favorite flavor.
- 2 medium onions Sliced.
- 3 cloves garlic Minced.
- 2 cups assorted sweet bell peppers A mix of red, yellow, and green.
- 14.5 oz fire-roasted tomatoes Regular diced tomatoes can be used as a substitute.
- 1 cup tomato sauce For creating the sauce.
- 1 tbsp oregano Fresh or dried.
- 1 tbsp basil Fresh or dried.
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes Adjust to taste.
- 2 tbsp olive oil For sautéing.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather and prep all ingredients: slice the onions and bell peppers, mince the garlic, and have your sausage ready.
Cooking
- In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions and minced garlic and sauté until the onions are translucent.
- Add Italian sausage, breaking it up into smaller pieces if using sweet sausage. Brown for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the assorted bell peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes until they start to become tender.
- Pour in fire-roasted tomatoes and tomato sauce; mix everything together.
- Season with oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes, adjusting the spice level to your preference.
- Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serving
- Serve generous portions into bowls over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread.
Notes
This dish is great for family gatherings and stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to preserve flavor!
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 22gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
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