𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗣𝗘𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦

Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions

A classic Italian-American favorite — juicy sausage, sweet caramelized onions, and tender peppers in one flavorful skillet.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 4 Italian sausages (mild or hot)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 bell peppers (red & green), sliced

• 1 large yellow onion, sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ tsp dried oregano

• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• ¼ cup chicken broth or white wine

• Fresh parsley (optional)

• Hoagie rolls (for serving)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Brown the Sausage
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add sausages and brown on all sides (about 6–8 minutes).
Remove and set aside (they will finish cooking later).

2️⃣ Cook the Peppers & Onions
In the same pan, add remaining olive oil.
Add sliced onions and cook until soft and lightly caramelized (5–7 minutes).
Add peppers and cook until tender.
Stir in garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

3️⃣ Combine & Simmer
Return sausages to the skillet.
Add broth or wine.
Cover and simmer 10–15 minutes until sausages are fully cooked (internal temp 160°F / 71°C).

4️⃣ Serve
Slice sausages (optional) and serve:

• In toasted hoagie rolls

• Over pasta

• With roasted potatoes

• Or as a low-carb plate meal

Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.

🔥 Flavor Boost Tips

• Add a splash of balsamic vinegar at the end.

• Melt mozzarella or provolone over the top.

• For extra richness, cook everything in a cast iron skillet.

If you’d like, I can also give you:

• 🧄 A sheet-pan oven version

• 🍅 A tomato-sauce simmered version

• 🇮🇹 A more authentic Italian-style variation

• 🥘 A one-pan meal with potatoes included