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
Serve this with a simple marinara on the side and a carb that soaks up the sauce. Pasta like spaghetti, penne, or rigatoni works well, as does steamed white rice or cauliflower rice. For something lighter, go with spaghetti squash. Mashed potatoes are also a good choice if you want comfort food. Add Italian bread or rolls for the table.
Storage and Reheating
Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
You can heat leftovers in a small skillet for a few minutes, occasionally shaking the pan until heated through. If you are bringing it to work, you can microwave it for 2 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 490.2kcalCarbohydrates: 19.1gProtein: 19.9gTotal Fat: 37.7gSaturated Fat: 11.1gCholesterol: 81.6mgSodium: 762.9mgPotassium: 692.6mgFiber: 4.7gSugar: 8.3gNet Carbohydrates: 14.4g
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