5 from 24 votes
Sausage and Peppers
Sausage and Peppers is a hearty sandwich filling made by browning Italian sausages and then simmering them with thinly sliced onions, green and red bell peppers, garlic, and a thick tomato sauce seasoned with dried herbs and chili flakes. The sausages cook through while the vegetables soften in the flavorful tomato base. Served on soft rolls, with optional mozzarella, this dish offers a savory, slightly spicy meal with a balanced texture of tender sausage and softened peppers.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
10
servings (1 sandwich each)
Calories:
251 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian, American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 10 Italian sausage links (2 packages, see note 1)
- 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1 large green bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (see note 2)
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes optional
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- 10 bread rolls split, for serving (see note 3
- mozzarella cheese for serving, optional, shredded
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and heat until shimmering. Add sausages and cook until browned on all sides (sausages will not be fully cooked), about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. To the skillet, add onions and peppers. Cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add back sausages and stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a simmer and cook until sausage is cooked through and sauce has thickened, about 5 to 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve on rolls with shredded cheese if desired.
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Notes
- Use mild or sweet Italian sausages typically sold in five-link packages for balanced flavor.
- To vary sauce texture, substitute chunkier drained diced tomatoes for crushed tomatoes.
- Soft rolls like hoagie or French rolls work best to hold the saucy filling without getting soggy quickly.
- This recipe makes 10 sausages, enough for 10 sandwiches with peppers and onions.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to four days for easy reheating.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 sandwich
Calories
251kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
326mg
(14%)
Potassium
199mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1027IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
61mg
(68%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
11mg
(61%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 servings (1 sandwich each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 sandwich | |
| Calories | 251kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 326mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1027IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 61mg | 68% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 11mg | 61% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.