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Sausage and Peppers (Simple and Authentic)

This classic Italian-American dish is made with sweet Italian sausage, red and green peppers, onions, and plenty of olive oil! Serve with some crusty bread, or on a hero.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 1168 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 8 large mild Italian sausage links about 2 pounds
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) olive oil
  • 3 large bell peppers sliced, red and green
  • 3 large onions sliced
  • 3 ounces (90ml) water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place the sausage links in a baking dish and poke a few holes into each link. Roast until mostly cooked through (about 20 minutes) then remove from the oven.
  2. Dry off the sausage links to remove any moisture. Heat a stainless steel pan to medium to medium-low and once hot add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the sausage and cook until the links are well browned on all sides (about 10-15 minutes total).
  3. Remove the sausage from pan and set aside tented with foil to keep warm. Add the remaining olive oil and peppers and onions to the pan. Cook for a few minutes coating well with the olive oil and sausage drippings. Add the water to the pan and cover.
  4. Remove the lid after about 10 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Continue cooking to evaporate any excess water. When the water evaporates and the peppers and onions are soft, add in the sausage links.
  5. Cook for a few more minutes and taste test. Make any final adjustments to salt, pepper, oregano, and olive oil if required. Serve the sausage and peppers with Italian bread or on top of a hero/sub roll. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Sodium. Salt levels really need to be adjusted based on the sausage brand used. Make sure to taste test and adjust before serving.
  • Sausage. The sausage quality makes all the difference. Use the absolute best sausage you can find!
  • Oil levels. Sausage and peppers should be very oily from both the sausage fat and the added olive oil.  Don't be shy with olive oil!
  • Leftovers. Sausage and pepeprs can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be reheated on the stovetop over medium-low heat until warm.

Nutrition Information

Calories 1168kcal (58%) Carbohydrates 17.7g (6%) Protein 46.3g (93%) Saturated Fat 26.1g (131%) Cholesterol 191mg (64%) Sodium 1400mg (58%) Potassium 1009mg (29%) Fiber 3.8g (15%) Sugar 9.3g (19%) Calcium 70mg (7%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1168

% Daily Value*

Calories 1168kcal 58%
Carbohydrates 17.7g 6%
Protein 46.3g 93%
Saturated Fat 26.1g 131%
Cholesterol 191mg 64%
Sodium 1400mg 58%
Potassium 1009mg 21%
Fiber 3.8g 15%
Sugar 9.3g 19%
Calcium 70mg 7%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.