Italian Sausage, Peppers, and Onions Recipe
Satisfy your Italian food craving with this impossibly easy (but incredibly delicious) sausage and peppers recipe. Since it comes together quickly with easy-to-find ingredients, it’s the perfect simple-yet-satisfying dinner for busy weeknights.
You don’t need a lot of ingredients to make this sausage and peppers recipe. Here’s what to put on your grocery list:
Italian SausageSweet Italian sausage is perfect for this top-rated recipe. To turn up the heat a bit, try using half hot Italian sausage.
ButterTwo tablespoons of butter is all you’ll need to sauté the veggies. Of course, you could substitute olive oil if you prefer.
OnionsSlice one yellow onion and half of one red onion. If you prefer a milder flavor, just use one and a half yellow onions.
GarlicMince four cloves of fresh garlic to add to the vegetable mixture for authentic Italian flavor.
Bell PeppersSlice one red pepper and one green bell pepper.
Spices and SeasoningsThis sausage and peppers recipe is simply seasoned with dried basil and dried oregano.
WineOpt for a dry white wine such as pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc. If you don’t have any wine on hand, reviewers say they’ve had success substituting with chicken broth or beer.
You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s what you can expect when you make this top-rated sausage and peppers recipe:
Brown the sausage on all sides in a hot skillet. Transfer the sausage to a plate and slice. Cook the garlic and onions in melted butter for about three minutes, then add the peppers and dried herbs. Stir in the wine and cook until the veggies are tender. Return the sausage to the skillet and simmer, covered, until sausage is cooked through.
This easy dinner recipe is full of satisfying meat and vegetables, so you don’t technically need to serve it with anything (though it would be delicious served over pasta or white rice). You could also serve it on a hoagie with a slice of provolone. If you’d like to pair it with something extra, try one of these Italian-inspired side dishes:
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Allow sausage and peppers to cool completely, then transfer leftovers to an airtight storage container or zip-top bag. Store in the fridge for up to four days. Reheat in the microwave, in the oven, or on the stove.
Yes, you can absolutely freeze sausage and peppers. Allow the dish to cool, then transfer it to a freezer-safe container (if you use a zip-top bag, make sure to squeeze out all the air). Wrap the container in foil for added protection. Freeze for up to three months.
Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the microwave, in the oven, or on the stove.
“This was my first time ever cooking this dish and this recipe was great,” says snoopyshai. “It was easy to make and the taste was magnificent. I served it over penne and there were no leftovers. I will make this a regular family meal.”
“This is a quick and easy recipe for those pressed for time,” according to sometimechef. “We use hot turkey sausage for that extra spicy bite. Highly recommended!”
“These were yummy,” raves DEBBIEMAE. “I grilled my sausages and then added them to the peppers and onions to simmer, put them on buns, and added Dijon mustard … delicious!”
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams