5 from 64 votes
Sausage and Peppers
This authentic sausage and peppers dish cooks Italian sausage links with onions and bell peppers in a buttery, wine-enhanced pan. The sausages brown first, then simmer until fully cooked, while the vegetables soften in butter and Italian seasoning. Optional diced tomatoes can add a saucy element. The final dish blends savory sausage flavor with tender vegetables, suitable as a hearty main or over pasta or bread to soak up sauce.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
574 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian, American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage links
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons butter salted
- 1 onion sliced lengthwise
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 large bell pepper green, red, or orange, sliced lengthwise
- ⅓ cup white wine or beer
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes optional, canned
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown sausages on all sides. Add water, cover, and simmer 10-12 minutes.
- Set sausages aside. Discard any remaining water.
- Add butter, onions, and Italian seasoning to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring until onions are slightly softened. Add peppers and cook 2 minutes more.
- Add wine, tomatoes (if using), garlic, and sausage. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until peppers are tender and sausages reach 160°F*.
- If desired, top with a sprinkle of fresh basil or parsley.
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Notes
- Including diced tomatoes adds a saucy texture great for serving over pasta or with bread.
- Check sausage doneness with a thermometer: 160°F for beef/pork mixtures, 165°F for poultry-based.
- Use caution when checking temperature as hot fat may spurt out.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days; reheat thoroughly before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
574
(29%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
49g
(75%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Monounsaturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
101mg
(34%)
Sodium
1030mg
(43%)
Potassium
718mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
2868IU
(57%)
Vitamin C
119mg
(132%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 574
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 574 | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 49g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1030mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 718mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2868IU | 57% |
| Vitamin C | 119mg | 132% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.