ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS

Here’s a classic Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions recipe—easy, flavorful, and perfect for sandwiches, rice, or pasta.

🌶️ Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions

Ingredients

• 4 Italian sausages (mild or spicy)

• 1 large onion, sliced

• 2–3 bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), sliced

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning

• ¼ cup tomato sauce or 1–2 fresh chopped tomatoes (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook sausages

   • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

   • Brown sausages on all sides, about 6–8 minutes.

   • Remove from skillet and set aside.

2. Cook vegetables

   • In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil.

   • Sauté onions and bell peppers until softened, about 5–7 minutes.

   • Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.

3. Combine

   • Return sausages to the skillet.

   • Add tomato sauce (if using), salt, pepper, and oregano.

   • Cover and simmer 10–15 minutes until sausages are cooked through.

4. Serve

   • Serve on its own, over rice or pasta, or in a sandwich bun.

Tips & Variations

• Spicy version: Use hot Italian sausages or add chili flakes

• Cheesy sandwich: Top with mozzarella or provolone

• Slow cooker: Combine ingredients and cook 3–4 hours on low

If you want, I can give you a quick 20-minute skillet version, a baked sheet-pan version, or a one-pot version with pasta