4.7 from 9 votes
Sausage and Peppers
This recipe for Sausage and Peppers is easy to make in 15 minutes for a quick and simple meal, made with Italian sausage, sauteed bell peppers and onions. Serve the sausage and peppers in an Italian roll to make a scrumptious sandwich, or with pasta for a delicious dinner!
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 521 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 1 red onion sliced
- 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 1 pound fully-cooked Italian sausages diagonally sliced
- 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Serving options
- 4 Italian sandwich rolls or hot dog buns
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta shells penne, medium shells, or farfalle
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet on the stove over medium-high heat.
- Add the bell peppers and onions, cook 4-5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the sliced Italian sausages and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning.
- Simmer the sausages in the tomato sauce for 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and toss with pasta or serve in hoagie rolls.
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How to serve with pasta
- Before starting the recipe for sausage and peppers, bring a large pot of water to boil on the stove.
- Add 8 ounces of pasta and cook according to the package directions.
- Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- Toss the pasta with the prepared sausage and peppers, and add 1/4 cup of the cooking water, plus more, until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Top with parmesan cheese and serve.
How to serve as a sandwich
- Preheat the oven broiler to high.
- Add the sausage and peppers to 4 Italian rolls, or hoagie rolls.
- Top with mozzarella cheese, then place the sandwiches on a baking sheet and into the oven on the middle rack.
- Broil for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Serve immediately.
Notes
- The nutritional information provided does not include the serving options.
- Leftover sausage and peppers will stay good in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat the dish in a skillet on the stove, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, or in the microwave for 2 minutes.
- To spice up this dish, use hot Italian sausage and add 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes with the crushed tomatoes.
- This recipe is gluten free. Always make sure that the sausage used is labeled gluten-free. Serve the dish with gluten free pasta, mashed potatoes or risotto.
Nutrition Information
Calories
521kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
21g
Cholesterol
86mg
(29%)
Sodium
973mg
(41%)
Potassium
781mg
(22%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1292mg
(26%)
Vitamin C
77mg
(86%)
Calcium
93mg
(9%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 521
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 521kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 973mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 781mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1292mg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 77mg | 86% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.