Italian Sausage and Peppers are a hearty Italian dinner that’s restaurant quality all made in one-pan. This low-carb meal has onions, peppers, and spicy sausage, bursting with so much flavor. Eat this Italian Sausage and Peppers plain or on crusty bread as a sandwich.

sliced sausage, green and red bell peppers and onions in a pan

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AUTHENTIC ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS RECIPE

Italian Sausage and Peppers are the dish that my husband orders every time when we go to a restaurant. He loves a good spicy sausage. He prefers his with a some marinara sauce or diced tomatoes but you could definitely make these without too.

I feel like they are two sides when it comes to this dish: those who like theirs with marinara and those who don’t. Some will say the authentic way is made with tomato sauce but others argue it isn’t.

INGREDIENTS

  • SWEET OR HOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE – If you’re scare of spice stick to sweet Italian sausages. For a kick, use spicy Italian sausage
  • YELLOW SWEET ONION – Yellow onions are known to be sweet which balances the spicy.
  • RED BELL PEPPERS
  • GREEN BELL PEPPERS
  • GARLIC CLOVES
  • OREGANO
  • BASIL
  • CHICKEN BROTH OR WHITE WINE
  • DICED TOMATOES
  • CRUSHED RED PEPPER FLAKES – If you’re not afraid of spice add some of these.

sliced sausage, green and red bell peppers and onions in a pan

You can use mild sweet sausage or hot sausage. I personally like a sweet more mild sausage but my husband likes it as spicy as it gets.

We actually used turkey sausage in these photos which have the same flavor but are a little healthier with less fat.

 sausages in a pan

Brown the sausages pretty well on all sides but not cooked entirely through. Slice them up and then you’ll cook them longer later.

sliced onions and peppers

Start by slicing a large sweet yellow onion and two bell peppers.

You could use the same color or different colors. I like the flavor of one red and one green but you could use a yellow pepper as well. The combination of colors is pretty!

I like to use olive oil and a little butter. I like the flavor of the butter but the olive oil has a higher burn point so together they are perfect!

sliced sausage, green and red bell peppers and onions in a pan

Add some garlic, a little chicken broth or cooking wine to deglaze the bottom of the pan, and some diced tomatoes.

There you have a great recipe for next time you’re craving New York comfort food. Eat this for lunch, as a sandwich, or with eggs!

HOW TO MAKE ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS:

  1. In a large skillet, over medium heat add the olive oil and brown the the sausages well but not cooking completely through. Set aside to cool slightly, then slice into two-inch slices on a cutting board.

  2. In the same pan, melt the butter and add more olive oil if needed. Add the onion and bell peppers to the pan. Cook for a couple of minutes until slightly soft but not completely done. Add the garlic, oregano, basil, salt, chicken broth or cooking wine, and diced tomatoes. Return the sausage back to the pan and cook until sausage is done, covering for a couple of minutes. Serve immediately plain or on hoagie rolls.

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sliced sausage, green and red bell peppers and onions in a pan

Italian Sausage and Peppers

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These Italian Sausage and Peppers are a hearty Italian dinner that's restaurant quality all made in one-pan. With onions and peppers and spicy sausage, this recipe is bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 20 ounces sweet or hot Italian sausages, (about 5 links, keep the casings on)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 large yellow sweet onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell peppers, seeded and sliced
  • 1 green bell peppers, seeded and sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, (or 1 tablespoon fresh basil)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth or white cooking wine
  • 1 (14 ounce) diced tomatoes, drained
  • (optional) red pepper, (see note)
  • rolls for serving if desired

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, over medium heat add the olive oil and brown the the sausages well but not cooking completely through. Set aside to cool slightly, then slice into two-inch slices on a cutting board.
  • In the same pan, melt the butter and add more olive oil if needed. Add the onion and bell peppers to the pan. Cook for a couple of minutes until slightly soft but not completely done. Add the garlic, oregano, basil, salt, chicken broth or cooking wine, and diced tomatoes. Return the sausage back to the pan and cook until sausage is done, covering for a couple of minutes. Serve immediately plain or on hoagie rolls.

Notes

The key is to time it up so you don't overcook the onions and peppers so that they still have some texture and aren't completely soft.
If you use mild sweet sausage you may want to add some red pepper to control the spice.
Cuisine: Italian
Course: Main Course
Author: Christy Denney
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Christy Denney
Christy is the voice behind The Girl Who Who Ate Everything! She is no stranger to making meals that kids and adults will love. She grew up in Mesa, Arizona as the youngest of ten kids. She can always be found in her kitchen with music playing and cooking with her kids. She published her first cookbook in 2014. She loves party food that gets the conversations going!
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