Italian Sausage and Peppers

🕒 Prep: 10 min
🔥 Cook: 20 min
🍽 Serves: 4
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This Italian Sausage and Peppers recipe is a simple yet hearty dish that brings together vibrant bell peppers and flavorful sausage in one skillet. It’s perfect for a weeknight meal and is as comforting as it is colorful. Let's dive into this Italian classic!

Ingredients for Italian Sausage and Peppers

Italian sausage links bring the rich, savory flavor that forms the backbone of this dish. Opt for mild or spicy, depending on your preference. Olive oil is used to brown the sausages and sauté the vegetables, adding a subtle fruitiness. The trio of red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and yellow onion adds sweetness and a beautiful color contrast, making the dish as visually appealing as it is tasty. Garlic introduces an aromatic depth, while red pepper flakes provide a touch of heat. Adjust the salt and black pepper to your taste, and a splash of chicken broth helps meld all the flavors together.

Tips & Tricks

  • For a deeper flavor, deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine before adding the chicken broth.
  • Use different colored bell peppers to make the dish more vibrant and visually appealing.
  • Try a mix of mild and spicy sausages for a balance of flavors.

Serving Suggestions

This dish pairs beautifully with crusty bread to soak up the juices or over a bed of fluffy rice or creamy polenta. For a lighter option, serve it alongside a fresh green salad with a tangy vinaigrette.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen peppers?
Yes, but fresh peppers will give you the best texture and flavor.
What if I don't have chicken broth?
Vegetable broth or even water with a touch of soy sauce can be used as a substitute.

Italian Sausage and Peppers Recipe Walkthrough

Start by heating the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the sausage links. Let them brown on all sides, which should take about 7-10 minutes. Once browned, remove them from the skillet and set them aside; we'll come back to them soon.

In the same skillet, without wiping it out, toss in the sliced bell peppers, onion, and garlic. You'll want to sauté these until the vegetables are tender, which should take around 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.

While the vegetables are cooking, slice the browned sausages into bite-sized pieces. Once the veggies are ready, return the sausage pieces to the skillet. Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Pour in the chicken broth and give everything a good stir to combine. Let it all cook together for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and everything to heat through.

Serve hot, and if you're feeling fancy, garnish with some fresh herbs like parsley or basil for an extra pop of freshness.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Quick and easy to make with just one skillet.
  • Packed with flavor from savory sausage and fresh vegetables.
  • Perfect for meal prep and leftovers taste even better.
  • Customizable with your favorite herbs or an extra kick of spice.

Ingredients

1 lb Italian sausage links
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large red bell pepper, sliced
1 large green bell pepper, sliced
1 large yellow onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1/4 cup chicken broth

Step-by-step Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage links and cook until browned on all sides, about 7-10 minutes. Remove sausages from skillet and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, add sliced bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Sauté until vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Slice the cooked sausages into bite-sized pieces and return them to the skillet.
4. Add red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
5. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

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