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Italian Sausage Peppers and Onions

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A comforting and satisfying dish featuring savory Italian sausage, sweet bell peppers, and tender onions, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound sweet Italian sausage
  • 2 pieces bell peppers, sliced
  • 2 pieces yellow onions, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup Marsala wine (or chicken broth)
  • 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) For added heat

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the olive oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the sausages and cook until browned on both sides, about 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and drain.
  3. Keep the pan over medium heat, add the Italian seasoning, basil, and garlic, and cook for 2 more minutes.
Cooking
  1. Add the Marsala wine, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste, then stir. Add chili flakes if using.
  2. Add the sliced peppers, onions, salt, and pepper, and bring to a simmer.
  3. Return the sausage to the skillet with the vegetables.
  4. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
Serving
  1. Serve over mashed potatoes, noodles, polenta, cauliflower rice, or fill hoagie rolls with the sausage mixture for a tasty sandwich.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 22gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g

Notes

For extra flavor, consider mixing in different types of sausage, like spicy sausage for a kick. You can add more vegetables such as mushrooms or zucchini.
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