Description
A classic Italian-American comfort dish featuring juicy sausage, sweet peppers, and caramelized onions simmered together for a flavorful, hearty meal that’s ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
- Italian Sausage Links: 1 pound, sweet or hot, for rich and savory flavor
- Red Bell Pepper: 1 large, sliced for sweetness and color
- Green Bell Pepper: 1 large, adds balance and a mild bite
- Yellow Bell Pepper: 1 large, for extra color and mild sweetness
- Onion: 2 medium, thinly sliced for caramelized sweetness
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced to deepen flavor
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons, for cooking and richness
- Salt: 1 teaspoon, to enhance flavor
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon, for a mild spice
- Italian Seasoning: 1 teaspoon, adds herby balance
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes: pinch, optional for heat
- Chicken Broth: 1/4 cup, to deglaze the pan and add moisture
- Fresh Parsley: 2 tablespoons chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Combine Ingredients: Add sausage links and brown on all sides for about 8 minutes, then remove and set aside.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add remaining olive oil, sliced onions, and peppers to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 10 minutes.
- Assemble the Dish: Stir in garlic, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes. Add chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up flavorful bits.
- Cook to Perfection: Return sausage to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes until tender and fully cooked.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle with chopped parsley and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with crusty bread, pasta, or rice.
Notes
- Use colorful bell peppers for a vibrant presentation.
- Don’t skip deglazing the pan, it adds amazing flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Try grilling the sausage before slicing for extra smoky flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Italian sausage, peppers and onions, sausage skillet, easy dinner, one-pan meal