Go Back
+ servings
overhead view of a cast iron skillet containing sausage and bell pepper
Print

Italian Sausage Peppers and Onions

Sausage and Peppers is a super-flavourful comfort food. It’s an awesome meal for a busy weeknight dinner, weekend, or game-day party.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword Italian Sausage, one-pan, sausage, sausage and peppers, skillet meal
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 337kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 pound fresh Italian sausage links
  • 1 cup white onion sliced
  • 1 cup red onion sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1 orange bell pepper sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves sliced
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup chicken broth (you can use red wine as well if you are not on low-carb and whole30 diets)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the sausage links, and cook for about 2 minutes each side, just until they turn brown. The sausage will not be cooked through.
  • Place them on a cutting board, slice them, and set aside.
    cutting sausage in a wooden cutting board
  • Add the onions, and cook for about 2 minutes. Stir constantly. Then, add the bell peppers, garlic, salt and black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
    sautéed veggies in a cast iron skillet
  • Add the chicken broth to the skillet with the peppers and onions, and scrape the bottom of the skillet to release all the brown bits.
  • Return the sausage back to the skillet, and reduce the heat to medium. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Then, uncover the skillet, increase the heat to medium-high, and cook for 3 more minutes, just until the liquid is evaporated and the sausage is cooked through. Top with parsley and basil. Enjoy!

Video

Notes

  • Looking for more one-pan meals? Click here to visit an awesome list of one-pan meals that are great for busy weeknight dinners.
  • Click HERE to watch the web story. 
  • Feel free to swap for your favourite sausage. 
  • You can use an instant read thermometer to check if the sausage is cooked through at 160F.
  • Feel free to use only one type of bell pepper if you prefer. I like red bell peppers.
  • To store: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • To reheat: You can reheat this sausage, onions, and bell peppers recipe in the microwave or on the stovetop.
  • To freeze: Freeze leftovers in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 1189mg | Potassium: 619mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g