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Apparently garlic fixes everything, and you knew it before I did. After a few of you suggested adding it to this Italian Sausage & Peppers, I gave it a try… and wow! Turns out, garlic takes this from good to seriously addictive.
A Reader’s Review
Terrific recipe! Easy, fast, and delicious. I made it exactly as the recipe using hot Italian sausages. My husband and I loved it.
All the Reasons This Dish is on Repeat!
- Built-in flavor boosters! Browning the sausage in the same skillet infuses the entire dish with rich, savory flavor!
- Family friendly and picky eater approved! Savory sausage and sweet peppers make this an easy win with kids and adults.
- It’s a one skillet wonder! Less cleanup = more time to sit down and enjoy dinner like a civilized person (or at least pretend to).
Italian Sausage and Peppers Ingredients
- Sausage: Use mild or spicy Italian sausage, sliced, crumbled, or whole. Precooked options like kielbasa or smoked sausage work as well, and cook even faster.
- Cheese It Up: Finish with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan or Romano cheese.
- Boost the Flavor: Add 1/4 cup red wine to the sauce for extra depth.
- How to Serve It: Serve it over rice, pasta, polenta, or enjoy it on its own.
- Bring on the Heat: Want to add a little spice? Toss in some red pepper flakes.
How to Make Italian Sausage and Peppers
This Italian sausage with peppers looks restaurant worthy, but couldn’t be easier. Bright peppers, golden sausage, with tomatoes, herbs, and garlic, come together right at home!
- Brown Sausage: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the Italian sausage. Cook for 4-5 minutes, then remove the sausage from the pan and reserve it on a plate.
- Cook Vegetables: Add the olive oil, bell peppers, and onion to the skillet, then stir and cook until tender, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Simmer and Serve: Add sausage back to the skillet, along with the Italian seasoning, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste, then let it simmer for about 5 minutes, until heated through. Serve warm.
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
The flavors in this Italian sausage and peppers get even better overnight! So, if you can, make extra, you’ll be glad you did.
- In the Fridge: Keep in a tightly sealed container for 4-5 days in the fridge.
- In the Freezer: freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Let it thaw overnight in the fridge before heating.
- Reheating: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, until heated through to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Italian Sausage and Peppers
Ingredients
- 1 pound sliced Italian sausage or kielbasa sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups sliced bell peppers about 3 whole bell peppers sliced about ½-inch thick
- 1 cup sliced onion about 1 small onion sliced about ½-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes not drained
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add 1 pound sliced Italian sausage . Cook for 4-5 minutes, then remove the sausage from the pan and reserve it on a plate.
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 cups sliced bell peppers , and 1 cup sliced onion to the skillet. Cook until tender, about 5-6 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add sausage back to the skillet, along with 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, and 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes, until heated through. Serve warm.
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Tried the Italian sausage and peppers last night and what a refreshing change. I served them in a wrap to keep it light. Obviously had to eat with a fork but so good. I chose the wraps because I’m really tired of rice or noodles as a base.
Looking for the calorie count on this dish. Thank you
Just added the nutrition facts into the recipe card for you.
This came out amazing. Served it over white rice and was delicious. Very very easy and quick to make as well which is always a huge plus.
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looking for spicey Skillet gnocchi wit sasage ad spinach, mushrooms
Had never prepared anything like this type of dish before using sausages. Loved it!! Served it over pasta and will be making it again. Thanks!
I give this a 5 star if I do the following:: use more garlic and more parmesan cheese. I also suggest blackened chicken instead of sausage. Much better flavoring with these modifications.
I made this but substituted the cans of tomatoes for a pint of fresh, cut up tomatoes. It was delicious.
Loved this! But since I considered it a very Italian-flavored dish, I HAD TO add a minced clove of garlic, a splash of red wine and some fresh basil (because I grow it). I kept it a true single-skillet dish by adding some cooked penne. OMG—yum! It served 3 with one serving left for tomorrow’s lunch. Thank you!
I made this recipe last night, with one little tweak, I added a splash of red wine. My daughter said son n law said it was the best sausage and peppers they had ever eaten. Will be making it again. Thanks for sharing!
Yummy! Made it as written, with mild Italian sausage. And think it would serve 5-6, especially if served over rice or polenta. Next time I’ll add a couple of cloves of garlic, and at least a cup of sliced fresh criminis to the veg, to add umami and balance the acid and liquid of the tomatoes. I used a 10″ skillet. A 12″ might work better; less crowded.
Terrific recipe! Easy, fast, and delicious. I made it exactly as the recipe using hot Italian sausages. My husband and I loved it.
So very very tasty and quick to prepare. With my hubby acting as the sous chef with the chopping we had this prepared in no time. Served over a bed of rice and a side salad, yummy!!! No leftovers as hubby went for round 2 🙂
Hi can you please tell me Is it normally tomato sauce that is used?
I alway add a little garlic powder, it brings the flavor of the peppers out more.
Very tasty dish! Added garlic and some broccoli – then bow tie pasta seasoned with parmesan cheese.