Description
This Italian Sausage and Peppers recipe features flavorful sausage simmered with colorful peppers and onions, infused with garlic and herbs. Perfect for a quick, hearty meal, it combines savory, spicy, and aromatic elements in a dish that is both satisfying and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Meat and Oil
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 lb Italian sausage
Vegetables
- 1 cup white onion sliced
- 1 cup red onion sliced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper sliced
- 3 garlic cloves sliced
Seasonings and Liquids
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or red wine)
Herbs
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil
Instructions
- Cook the sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage links and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until browned, but not fully cooked. Transfer to a cutting board, slice into rounds, and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, add onions and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Then add the bell peppers, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Continue cooking for 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender and fragrant.
- Deglaze and simmer: Pour the chicken broth into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom to enhance flavor. Return the sliced sausages to the skillet and stir to combine. Cover and reduce heat to medium, simmering for 10 minutes until the sausage is cooked through.
- Finish and serve: Uncover the skillet, increase heat to medium-high, and cook for an additional 3 minutes to evaporate excess liquid. Garnish with chopped parsley and basil before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute red wine for chicken broth for a richer flavor.
- For a lower salt option, reduce the added kosher salt or use low-sodium broth.
- This dish pairs well with crusty bread or over cooked pasta for a more filling meal.
- Make sure to slice the sausages after cooking to ensure they are all heated evenly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
