Italian Sausage and Peppers
A classic and simple Italian dish featuring savory sausage, sweet bell peppers, and onions, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Italian sausage sweet or hot, casings removed
- 2 large bell peppers any color, sliced
- 1 large onion sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the skillet with the sausage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
- Serve hot. This dish is great on its own, served over pasta, or in a hoagie roll.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.