Sausage, Peppers and Onions Recipe
This Sausage, Peppers and Onions Recipe is a savory, colorful skillet dinner made with Italian sausage, sweet peppers, onions, garlic, and tomatoes, perfect for easy weeknight meals or hearty sandwiches.
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Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 5 Italian sausages
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper cut into strips
- 1 orange bell pepper cut into strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper cut into strips
- 3 tsp minced garlic
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 c onion sliced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat the oil.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Brown the sausages.
- Add the sausages to the skillet and brown them on all sides for several minutes. Remove the sausages from the skillet and set aside.
Cook the vegetables.
- Add the sliced onions and bell peppers to the skillet. Saute for about 5 minutes, or until they begin to soften. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the garlic.
- Stir in the minced garlic and saute for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Add the tomatoes and seasoning.
- Mix in the crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Season again with salt and pepper to taste.
Return the sausages to the skillet.
- Place the browned sausages back into the skillet with the vegetables and sauce.
Simmer until fully cooked.
- Cover the skillet and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the sausages are cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
Notes
This Sausage, Peppers and Onions Recipe can be made gluten free by using certified gluten-free Italian sausages and confirming that the crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and minced garlic contain no gluten-based additives. If serving the dish with bread or rolls, choose a certified gluten-free option. Always check labels carefully if preparing the recipe for someone with celiac disease or a strict gluten-free diet.