Juicy Italian sausages cooked with sweet bell peppers and caramelized onions in a savory garlic-herb sauce. Simple ingredients, big flavor, and always a hit—serve it on its own or tucked into a crusty roll.
⏱ Time Required
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Cook: 30 minutes
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Total: ~40 minutes
🍽 Servings
4 servings
🍳 Ingredients
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1½ lbs Italian sausage (mild or hot)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 large bell peppers (red, green, or yellow), sliced
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1 large onion, sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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½ tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp dried basil (or Italian seasoning)
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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¼ cup chicken broth (optional, for juiciness)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Brown the Sausage
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Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Brown sausages on all sides (6–8 minutes).
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Remove and set aside.
2️⃣ Cook Peppers & Onions
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Add remaining olive oil to skillet.
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Sauté onions 5 minutes until soft.
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Add peppers and cook 5–7 minutes until tender.
3️⃣ Add Garlic & Seasoning
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Stir in garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
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Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
4️⃣ Simmer
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Return sausages to skillet.
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Add chicken broth (if using).
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Cover and simmer 10–12 minutes, until sausages are cooked through.
5️⃣ Serve
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Slice sausages or serve whole with peppers and onions.
🍽 Texture & Flavor
✔ Juicy, savory sausage
✔ Sweet caramelized peppers & onions
✔ Bold Italian seasoning
✔ Perfect for sandwiches or plates
⭐ Tips & Variations
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Sandwich style: Serve on hoagie rolls
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Spicy: Use hot sausage or add chili flakes
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One-pan oven method: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 35 minutes
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Tomato twist: Add marinara or crushed tomatoes
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Low-carb: Serve over cauliflower rice
📊 Nutrition (Approx. per serving)
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Calories: 520
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Carbs: 14g
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Fat: 38g
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Protein: 26g
