Italian Sausage Peppers and Onions
A comforting and satisfying dish featuring savory Italian sausage, sweet bell peppers, and tender onions, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
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
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat the olive oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sausages and cook until browned on both sides, about 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and drain.
- Keep the pan over medium heat, add the Italian seasoning, basil, and garlic, and cook for 2 more minutes.
Cooking
- Add the Marsala wine, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste, then stir. Add chili flakes if using.
- Add the sliced peppers, onions, salt, and pepper, and bring to a simmer.
- Return the sausage to the skillet with the vegetables.
- Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
Serving
- Serve over mashed potatoes, noodles, polenta, cauliflower rice, or fill hoagie rolls with the sausage mixture for a tasty sandwich.
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.