Here’s a classic, hearty Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions recipe — simple, bold, and perfect for sandwiches or serving over pasta.
🍽️ Italian Sausage with Peppers & Onions
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs Italian sausage links (sweet, mild, or hot)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 2–3 bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup chicken broth (or white wine)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil (optional garnish)
Optional:
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (for depth)
- Crushed tomatoes (½ cup) for a saucier version
Instructions
- Brown the sausages
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add sausage links and brown on all sides (about 6–8 minutes).
Remove and set aside (they don’t need to be fully cooked yet). - Cook the peppers & onions
In the same pan, add remaining oil if needed.
Add onions and peppers. Cook 8–10 minutes until soft and slightly caramelized.
Stir in garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Cook 1 minute. - Simmer together
Pour in chicken broth (or wine) to deglaze the pan.
Return sausages to the skillet.
Cover and simmer 10–15 minutes, until sausages are cooked through (internal temp 160°F / 71°C). - Optional finishing touch
Add a splash of balsamic vinegar for richness, or stir in crushed tomatoes for a saucier dish. - Serve
- In toasted hoagie rolls
- Over pasta
- With polenta
- Or alongside roasted potatoes
🔥 Oven Method (Easy for a Crowd)
- Place sausages, peppers, onions, garlic, oil, and seasonings on a sheet pan.
- Toss together and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes, turning once.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A slow cooker version
- A low-carb version
- A spicy restaurant-style version
- Or a quick 20-minute weeknight shortcut version 😊
