Description
A hearty and flavorful Sausage and Peppers Skillet recipe featuring Italian sausage, colorful bell peppers, and a rich tomato sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage
- 1 pound Italian sausage links, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetables and Sauce
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juice
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook Sausage: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and bell peppers. Cook until softened, about 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Combine Sauce Ingredients: Add the diced tomatoes with their juice, dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, black pepper, tomato paste, and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer with Sausage: Return the browned sausage pieces to the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
- Cook Sauce: Reduce the heat to low and cook uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish and serve hot, optionally over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, pasta, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- For a lighter option, serve over cauliflower rice instead of traditional grains.
- Chicken or turkey sausage can be substituted for a leaner version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 1030 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
