Sausage and Peppers

Italian Sausage and Peppers is a simple enough for quick weeknight dinners but delicious enough for epic parties, too! Juicy Italian sausages in a homemade tomato sauce with plenty of sliced peppers and onions is hearty, delicious, and easy.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings servings (1 sandwich each)

Calories 251kcal

Author Meggan Hill

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
10 Italian sausage links (2 packages, see note 1)
1 large yellow onion peeled and thinly sliced
1 large green bell pepper stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced
1 large red bell pepper stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes (see note 2)
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes optional
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
10 rolls split, for serving (see note 3)
shredded mozzarella cheese for serving, optional

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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.

Notes

Sausage: Look for mild or sweet Italian sausage usually sold 5 links per package.
Tomatoes: For a chunkier sauce, substitute diced tomatoes, drained.
Rolls: Look for a soft roll such as Hoagie or French rolls. Standard hotdog buns can work in a pinch, but their thinner size will get soggy fast.
Yield: This recipe makes 10 sausages, enough for 10 sandwiches with peppers, onions, and tomato sauce.
Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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