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Italian Sausage and Peppers One-Pan Recipe

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A savory, comforting one-pan dinner featuring golden-browned Italian sausage, sweet bell peppers, onions, and a splash of tomato. Quick to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 4 Italian sausage links (about 1 lb, sweet or spicy)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 large green bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes (with juices)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (or mix of oregano, basil, rosemary)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)
  • Hoagie rolls, crusty bread, or cooked rice/pasta (optional for serving)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional for serving)

Instructions

  1. Slice onion and bell peppers into 1/2-inch strips. Mince garlic. Slice sausage links into thirds or leave whole.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage pieces and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides but not cooked through.
  3. Transfer browned sausage to a plate. In the same pan, add sliced onions and peppers. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring often, until veggies are just starting to caramelize.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add canned diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Return sausage to the pan, nestling among the veggies. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and let everything simmer for 10-12 minutes, until sausage is cooked through (internal temp 160°F). Uncover and let sauce reduce for 2-3 minutes if desired.
  6. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
  7. Serve hot on hoagie rolls, over rice, pasta, or as-is. Spoon pan juices over bread or rice for extra flavor.

Notes

Use chicken or turkey sausage for a lighter version. For gluten-free, ensure sausage and bread are certified gluten-free. Frozen pepper strips can be used if fresh aren’t available. Vegetarian option: substitute plant-based sausage. For extra sauce, add more tomatoes or a splash of broth. Leftovers keep well and flavors deepen after a day.

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Keywords: Italian sausage, peppers, one-pan, weeknight dinner, easy, skillet, comfort food, gluten-free, meal prep

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