Description
A delightful dish that combines savory Italian sausage with sweet bell peppers and onions, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow), sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by slicing the bell peppers and onion, mincing the garlic, and chopping the basil.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat and cook the Italian sausage for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the sliced onions and bell peppers for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Slice the cooked sausages and return them to the skillet, stirring everything together and seasoning with salt and black pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil.
- Serve warm, either on its own or with crusty bread, pasta, or over rice.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in a skillet over medium heat or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and consider adding more spices for a spicier dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Italian Sausage, Pepper Skillet, Easy Dinner, Weeknight Meal