Now we’re talking — sausage and peppers is bold, juicy, and full of flavor. 🌭🫑 It’s perfect on a hoagie roll, over rice, or straight from the skillet.
Here’s a classic Italian-style version:
Sausage and Peppers Skillet
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs Italian sausage (sweet or hot)
- 2–3 bell peppers (mix of red, green, yellow), sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup crushed tomatoes or marinara (optional, for saucier version)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Hoagie rolls (optional, for sandwiches)
Instructions
1. Brown the sausage
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sausages and cook 6–8 minutes, turning until browned.
- Remove and slice into thick pieces (or leave whole).
2. Cook the peppers & onions
- Add remaining oil to the skillet.
- Add peppers and onions.
- Cook 8–10 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
- Stir in garlic, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes.
3. Combine
- Return sausage to skillet.
- Add crushed tomatoes if using.
- Simmer 5–10 minutes until sausage is cooked through and flavors blend.
Serve It:
- On toasted hoagie rolls with melted provolone
- Over rice or pasta
- With roasted potatoes
- Low-carb style in a bowl
Pro Tips
- For deeper flavor, add a splash of red wine while cooking the peppers.
- Want smoky? Use grilled sausage instead of pan-fried.
- Add mushrooms for extra heartiness.
If you’d like, I can give you a sheet-pan oven version (super easy cleanup) or a slow cooker version for hands-off cooking.
