Here’s a classic, flavorful Sausage and Peppers recipe — easy, hearty, and perfect served on its own, over pasta, or in a crusty roll!
🌭🌶️ Sausage and Peppers
Ingredients
- 1–1.5 lbs Italian sausage links
(mild, sweet, or hot — your choice) - 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 bell peppers, sliced
(mix of red, yellow, green for best flavor) - 1 large onion, sliced
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce (optional)
- ½ cup chicken broth or white wine
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp oregano
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes, fresh basil
Instructions
1. Brown the sausages
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sausage links and brown on all sides (about 8–10 minutes).
- Remove sausages and slice them into rounds (or leave whole). Set aside.
2. Cook the peppers and onions
- Add the remaining oil.
- Add sliced peppers and onions.
- Cook 5–8 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
3. Simmer everything together
Add to the pan:
- Sliced (or whole) sausages
- Italian seasoning + oregano
- Chicken broth or wine
- Crushed tomatoes (if using)
Stir, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 10–15 minutes until sausages are cooked through and flavors blend.
4. Finish
Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or spices.
Garnish with basil or red pepper flakes if desired.
🍽️ How to Serve
- On toasted hoagie rolls with melted provolone
- Over pasta (penne, spaghetti, or rigatoni)
- With rice or polenta
- As a low-carb bowl with veggies
⭐ Variations
- Sheet-pan version (super easy)
- Slow cooker version
- Spicy version with hot cherry peppers
- With potatoes or mushrooms added
If you want any of these versions, just tell me!
