classic Italian sausage with peppers and onions—a simple, hearty, and flavor-packed dish! Here’s a foolproof way to make it:
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 Italian sausages (mild or spicy, your choice)
- 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced into strips
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning (optional)
- ½ cup chicken broth or water (optional, for juicier sausages)
- Optional: hoagie rolls or pasta for serving
Instructions
- Cook the sausages:
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sausages and brown them on all sides, about 7–8 minutes.
- Remove sausages from the pan and set aside.
- Cook the peppers and onions:
- In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Sauté onions and bell peppers until soft and slightly caramelized, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add garlic in the last minute of cooking.
- Combine and simmer:
- Return sausages to the pan.
- If you want a little extra juiciness, add ½ cup chicken broth or water, cover, and simmer for 5–8 minutes until sausages are cooked through.
- Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Serve:
- Serve as-is on a plate, in hoagie rolls, or over pasta or rice.
Tips for Extra Flavor
- Brown the sausages well—they develop a deeper, savory flavor.
- Add a splash of red wine or balsamic vinegar when sautéing peppers and onions for a tangy kick.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the onions and peppers.