Description
Sizzling sausage and peppers is a mouthwatering dish that beautifully combines juicy Italian sausages with colorful bell peppers and aromatic onions. Each bite delivers a delightful mix of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. This easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress your family and friends, leaving them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausages (sweet or spicy)
- 2 medium red bell peppers, sliced
- 2 medium green bell peppers, sliced
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (for heat)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (for tang)
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat with olive oil until shimmering.
- Add the Italian sausages to the skillet and brown on all sides for about 6 minutes.
- Remove the sausages temporarily and add the sliced onions and bell peppers to the pan. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Return the sausages to the skillet, slice them into bite-sized pieces, and season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
- Cook everything together for another 5 minutes until heated through. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg