Oh yes! 🌶️🌭 Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions is a classic, hearty dish — savory sausage paired with sweet, tender peppers and onions. Perfect on its own, over pasta, or in a sandwich.
🍽️ Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions
Ingredients
(Serves 4)
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4 Italian sausages (mild or spicy)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 red bell pepper, sliced
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1 green bell pepper, sliced
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1 yellow bell pepper, sliced (optional for color)
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1 large onion, sliced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Optional: hoagie rolls or pasta for serving
Instructions
1. Cook the sausage
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Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add sausages and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through (about 12–15 minutes).
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Remove sausages from skillet and set aside.
2. Sauté the peppers and onions
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In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil.
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Add sliced onions and peppers; cook 5–7 minutes until slightly softened.
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Add garlic, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook 1–2 more minutes.
3. Combine
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Slice sausages into 1-inch pieces (optional) and return to the skillet.
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Toss everything together and cook 2–3 more minutes so flavors meld.
4. Serve
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Serve hot on its own, over pasta, or stuffed into a hoagie roll for a classic sandwich.
💡 Tips
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For a smoky flavor, roast the peppers and onions in the oven at 425°F (220°C) for 15–20 minutes before combining with sausage.
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Add mushrooms or cherry tomatoes for extra veggie flavor.
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For a lighter version, use chicken or turkey Italian sausage.
If you want, I can give a sheet-pan version next — everything cooks together in the oven for minimal cleanup and maximum flavor. Do you want that?
