ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS

Here’s a classic Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions—simple, juicy, and packed with flavor 🇮🇹🌶️🧅

🌭 Italian Sausage with Peppers & Onions

Ingredients (serves 3–4)

• 4–6 Italian sausages (sweet or mild; hot if you like spice)

• 2 bell peppers (red and/or green), sliced

• 1 large onion, sliced

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic, sliced (optional)

• Salt & black pepper

• Optional: pinch of chili flakes, dried oregano, or Italian seasoning

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Brown the sausages
   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.

2. Cook peppers & onions
   In the same pan, add remaining oil.
   Add onions and cook 3–4 minutes until soft.
   Add peppers (and garlic if using), season lightly, and cook until tender and slightly caramelized (8–10 minutes).

3. Simmer together
   Return sausages to the pan.
   Add a splash of water or broth, cover, and simmer 10–15 minutes until sausages are fully cooked.

4. Finish
   Uncover, let liquid reduce, and adjust seasoning.

🍽️ How to Serve

• On crusty Italian rolls for sausage sandwiches

• Over pasta or polenta

• With roasted potatoes

• Topped with grated Parmesan (optional)

🔥 Pro Tips

• Red peppers add sweetness; green add bite

• Don’t rush the onions—slow cooking = better flavor

• Prick sausages only if very fatty (otherwise keep juices in)

If you want, I can:

• Make it one-pan oven-style

• Add a tomato sauce version

• Adjust for chicken or turkey sausage

• Keep it very mild for kids