🌭 Easy Sausage, Peppers & Onions
🍽️ Servings:
4–6
⏲️ Total Time:
30–40 minutes
🧂 Ingredients:
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1.5 lbs Italian sausage links (mild, sweet, or hot)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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3 bell peppers, sliced (use a mix of red, yellow, green)
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1 large onion, sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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½ tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp salt, or to taste
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¼ tsp black pepper
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1 tbsp tomato paste (optional, adds depth)
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¼ cup water or chicken broth
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Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions:
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Cook the Sausage:
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In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
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Add sausage links and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides (about 8–10 minutes). Remove and set aside.
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Sauté the Vegetables:
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In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.
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Add sliced peppers and onions. Cook until softened and starting to caramelize (about 10 minutes).
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Stir in garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 more minute.
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Combine and Simmer:
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Slice the browned sausages into 1-inch pieces (or leave whole if you prefer).
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Return them to the pan with the veggies.
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Add tomato paste and water or broth. Stir to combine.
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Cover and simmer on low heat for about 10–15 minutes, until sausages are cooked through and flavors are combined.
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Serve:
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Garnish with fresh herbs if using.
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Serve over rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or in toasted hoagie rolls.
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🔁 Tips & Variations:
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Spicy kick? Use hot Italian sausage or add red pepper flakes.
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Cheesy option: Top with shredded mozzarella and broil for 2 minutes.
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Make it ahead: Great for meal prep! Flavors improve the next day.
Would you like a sheet-pan or slow cooker version too?