Description
This Easy Sausage and Peppers recipe is a flavorful, simple one-pan dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender sautéed bell peppers and onions are combined with succulent, golden-brown sausage rounds and fragrant garlic and herbs, delivering a classic Italian-American favorite that pairs beautifully with steamed rice or crusty bread.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 large white onion, sliced into half-moons
- 8 cloves garlic, finely minced (or 1 tablespoon jarred minced garlic)
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Proteins
- 12-13 ounce sausage links, sliced on a bias into rounds
Fats & Oils
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning or herbs de provence
- Kosher salt & fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Optional
- Steamed white rice or rice of choice, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables and Sausage: In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced green and red bell peppers along with the sliced white onion. Sauté them together, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized, about 10-12 minutes. Adjust the heat if the mixture starts to brown too quickly to avoid burning.
- Cook the Sausage: Add the sliced sausage rounds to the skillet, stirring well to combine them evenly with the cooked peppers and onions. Continue cooking the mixture until the sausage rounds develop a golden brown color and are heated through, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Seasoning: Stir in the finely minced garlic along with the Italian seasoning or herbs de provence. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Cook everything together for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the garlic to become fragrant without burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the sausage and peppers with freshly chopped parsley. Serve the dish immediately, optionally over steamed white rice or your rice of choice for a complete meal. Enjoy!
Notes
- Sausage and peppers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, making it great for meal prep.
- If preferred, use turkey or chicken sausage for a leaner option.
- Adjust the types of peppers according to your spice tolerance or preference (e.g., add a jalapeño for some heat).
- For a gluten-free meal, confirm that the sausage links do not contain gluten-based fillers.
