Italian Sausage Hawaiian

Dive into a symphony of bold and tropical flavors with this Italian Sausage Hawaiian recipe, where savory meets sweet in the most delicious way. Juicy Italian sausage, caramelized red bell pepper, and tender onions come together with golden pineapple chunks and a zesty crushed tomato base, all elevated with Italian seasoning and a hint of spice from optional red pepper flakes. Finished with a blanket of gooey mozzarella cheese and garnished with fresh basil, this skillet dinner is as vibrant as it is satisfying. Serve it over fluffy white rice or al dente pasta for a hearty, family-friendly meal that’s ready in under an hour. Perfectly balancing sweet, savory, and spicy elements, this fusion recipe is a flavor-packed dish your table won’t forget.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 links Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
• 1 cup Pineapple chunks (canned or fresh)
• 1 Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 Yellow onion, diced
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 cup Crushed tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons Basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
• 4 cups Cooked white rice or pasta (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat.

Step 2

Remove the casing from the Italian sausage links and crumble the sausage into the hot skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until softened.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 5

Pour in the crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Add the cooked sausage back to the skillet, along with the pineapple chunks. Stir everything together and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

Step 8

Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.

Step 9

Serve hot over cooked white rice or pasta for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2019.9 grams (2019.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2745

Total Fat 128.00g	164%
Saturated Fat 43.30g	217%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 288mg	96%
Sodium 4248mg	185%
Total Carbohydrate 297.90g	108%
Dietary Fiber 15.70g	56%
Total Sugars 43.30g
Protein 100.40g	201%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1122mg	86%
Iron 12mg	64%
Potassium 2433mg	52%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.0%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 43.4%