Description
A classic and flavorful Italian Sausage and Peppers recipe featuring sweet or spicy Italian sausage sautéed with colorful bell peppers, onions, and seasoned potatoes, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or hearty sandwich filling.
Ingredients
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Sausage and Vegetables
- 1 lb sweet or spicy Italian Premio sausage (or your favorite sausage)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 2 medium sweet onions (I used a red and vidalia onion), sliced
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil (add more as needed)
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp dry basil
- 1/2 tsp crushed red peppers
- salt for taste (about 1 tsp)
- pepper for taste (about 1/2 tsp)
Potatoes
- 2 Idaho potatoes, sliced then halved
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Optional
- Your choice of crusty rolls (optional) – wheat hoagie rolls or Hawaiian rolls recommended
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Slice the Idaho potatoes into thin slices and then halve them. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the potatoes until crispy and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Sausage: In the same skillet, add olive oil if needed and cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove sausage and slice or leave whole depending on preference.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add a bit more olive oil if necessary. Add the sliced red, green, and yellow bell peppers along with the sliced onions. Cook until they are tender and slightly caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Seasonings: Stir in the minced garlic, oregano, dry basil, crushed red peppers, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to blend flavors.
- Combine Sausage, Peppers, and Potatoes: Return the cooked sausage and fried potatoes to the skillet with the peppers and onions. Stir gently to combine and heat everything through, allowing flavors to meld.
- Serve: Serve the sausage and peppers hot, optionally on crusty rolls such as wheat hoagie or Hawaiian rolls for sandwiches, or as a hearty main dish with salad, pasta, or rice.
Notes
- This is a super easy recipe for Italian Sausage and Peppers, perfect for a flavorful family meal.
- It pairs wonderfully as an add-on to salad, pasta, rice, or sandwiches.
- Great for serving large groups or meal prepping for the week.
- Use sweet or spicy Italian sausage to adjust the heat to your liking.
- Leftovers heat up well and develop even more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
