Italian Sausage, Peppers, and Onions
Italian Sausage, Peppers, and Onions is a classic dish with simple, familiar flavors. Serve it over spaghetti with marinara sauce and a sprinkle of grated parmesan for a great Italian-style meal. It also works well with rice, in a hoagie roll, or over roasted vegetables for a low-carb option.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 ½ pounds sweet or hot Italian pork sausage
- 3 bell peppers seeded and sliced into 1" strips
- 2 large yellow onions trimmed and chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves + more for garnish
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a 12" cast-iron or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add sausages and sear on all sides for about 5–6 minutes. Remove sausages to a plate.
- Add one tablespoon of oil to the hot skillet. Add onions and peppers, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add garlic and basil and cook for another minute.
- While the peppers are cooking, slice the sausages into thirds using a sharp knife.
- When the vegetables are crisp-tender, return the sliced sausages to the pan.
- Toss everything together and place the skillet in the oven for 20 minutes, or until the sausage reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Remove pan from the oven.
- Plate and garnish with fresh basil and serve hot with rice or pasta.
Notes
Suggested Sides
- Marinara Sauce
- Spaghetti, penne, or rigatoni
- Steamed rice or cauliflower rice
- Spaghetti squash
- Mashed potatoes
- Italian bread or rolls
- Steamed white rice
Nutrition
Calories: 490.2kcalCarbohydrates: 19.1gProtein: 19.9gTotal Fat: 37.7gSaturated Fat: 11.1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 81.6mgSodium: 762.9mgPotassium: 692.6mgFiber: 4.7gSugar: 8.3gNet Carbohydrates: 14.4g
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