Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions is a classic and flavorful dish. Here’s a simple recipe you can try:
Ingredients:
- 4 Italian sausages (sweet or hot, based on your preference)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Red pepper flakes for heat
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions:
- In a large skillet or frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the Italian sausages to the pan and cook until browned on all sides. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
- Once the sausages are browned, remove them from the pan and set them aside.
- In the same pan, add sliced onions and bell peppers. Cook until they are softened and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the vegetables and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and add dried oregano, dried basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Stir to combine.
- Return the browned sausages to the pan, nestling them into the vegetables and tomato sauce.
- Cover the pan and simmer over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes, or until the sausages are cooked through.
- Check the seasoning and adjust as needed.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
You can serve this dish over cooked pasta, rice, or with a side of crusty bread. It’s a hearty and delicious meal with the classic flavors of Italian cuisine.
