Italian Sausage and Peppers
A delicious and hearty dish featuring savory Italian sausage, vibrant bell peppers, and onions, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound sliced Italian sausage or kielbasa sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups sliced bell peppers about 3 whole bell peppers sliced about ½-inch thick
- 1 cup sliced onion about 1 small onion sliced about ½-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes not drained
- 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
- to taste Salt
- to taste Ground black pepper
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced Italian sausage to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned. Remove the sausage from the pan and set it aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil, sliced bell peppers, and sliced onion. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5-6 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Return the sausage to the skillet along with Italian seasoning, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
- Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes until heated through. Serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to use different colors of bell peppers for a vibrant look. Adjust the amount of garlic or seasoning to suit your taste. For extra flavor, try adding fresh herbs like basil or parsley just before serving.