My Family Italian Sausage Peppers

Bring a taste of tradition to your table with My Family Italian Sausage Peppers, a hearty, flavor-packed dish that highlights the rustic charm of Italian cooking. This one-skillet recipe combines juicy Italian sausage links, a vibrant trio of bell peppers, sweet onions, and a garlic-scented tomato sauce infused with fragrant dried oregano and basil. Perfectly balanced with optional crushed red pepper flakes for a touch of heat, this meal is both comforting and versatile. Simmered to perfection and garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a crowd-pleaser that can be served on its own, with crusty bread, over pasta, or even as a sandwich filling. Ready in under an hour, it’s the ultimate weeknight dinner that tastes like a culinary escape to Italy.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian sausage links (mild or spicy)
• 1 Red bell pepper
• 1 Yellow bell pepper
• 1 Green bell pepper
• 1 Large yellow onion
• 3 Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 can (14 ounces) Crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Begin by prepping the vegetables: core and slice the red, yellow, and green bell peppers into thin strips. Peel the onion and slice it into thin half-moons. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage links and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. Remove the sausages from the skillet and set aside on a plate. They do not need to be fully cooked at this stage.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, followed by the sliced onions and bell peppers. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until they begin to soften and develop a bit of color.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix well to evenly combine the flavors.

Step 6

Return the browned sausages to the skillet, nestling them into the vegetable and tomato mixture. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausages are fully cooked through and the flavors meld together.

Step 7

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the dish with freshly chopped parsley for garnish.

Step 8

Serve the Italian Sausage Peppers warm as is, or pair it with crusty bread, over pasta, or alongside a salad for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1399.8 grams (1399.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1627

Total Fat 126.10g	162%
Saturated Fat 36.60g	183%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g
Cholesterol 267mg	89%
Sodium 5508mg	239%
Total Carbohydrate 63.10g	23%
Dietary Fiber 14.00g	50%
Total Sugars 22.70g
Protein 73.60g	147%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 286mg	22%
Iron 11mg	59%
Potassium 2925mg	62%

*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: 67.5%

Protein: 17.5%

Carbs: 15.0%