ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS

Here’s a classic Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions recipe—savory, juicy, and full of flavor 🇮🇹🌭🫑🧅

Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions

Ingredients

• 1½–2 lbs Italian sausage (sweet, mild, or hot)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 bell peppers (red & green), sliced

• 1 large onion, sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

• Optional: ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

• Optional: hoagie rolls or crusty bread

Instructions

1. Brown the Sausage

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. Add sausages and brown on all sides (about 6–8 minutes).

3. Remove sausages from pan and set aside.

2. Cook Peppers & Onions

1. Add remaining olive oil to the same skillet.

2. Add onions and cook 3–4 minutes until starting to soften.

3. Add bell peppers and cook 5–7 minutes until tender.

4. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

3. Combine & Simmer

1. Return sausages to the skillet.

2. Add ¼ cup water or chicken broth.

3. Cover and simmer 10–15 minutes until sausages are cooked through.

4. Uncover for the last few minutes to reduce liquid if needed.

Serving Ideas

• Serve in hoagie rolls for sausage sandwiches

• Serve over pasta or rice

• Top with marinara sauce if you like

Cooking Options

• Oven method: Bake everything at 400°F for 35–40 minutes, stirring once

• Air fryer: Cook sausages first, then toss with sautéed peppers & onions