Description
This Sausage and Peppers recipe is a classic Italian-American dish featuring savory sausage links cooked with colorful bell peppers, onions, and aromatic herbs in a tomato-based sauce. A flavorful and hearty main course that is perfect for a simple weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Italian Sausage Links:
1 ½ pounds
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Bell Peppers:
1 red, 1 green, 1 yellow, sliced
Onion:
1 large, sliced
Garlic:
3 cloves, minced
Dried Oregano:
½ teaspoon
Dried Basil:
½ teaspoon
Red Pepper Flakes:
¼ teaspoon (optional)
Diced Tomatoes:
1 (14.5-ounce) can, with juice
Salt and Black Pepper:
To taste
Fresh Parsley:
For garnish
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage links for 8–10 minutes. Set aside.
- Sauté Peppers and Onions: In the same skillet, cook the peppers and onions until softened, about 5–7 minutes. Add garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes; cook for another minute.
- Combine Ingredients: Return sausages to the pan, add diced tomatoes. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes until sausages are cooked through and peppers are tender.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, pasta, or in a sandwich.
- Slicing sausages before simmering can expedite cooking.
