Description
A hearty, classic Italian-American dish featuring juicy sausages and colorful peppers simmered in a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Italian sausages (sweet or spicy)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sausages and cook until browned on all sides, about 7-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add sliced onions and peppers. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Return sausages to the skillet and add crushed tomatoes, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausages are cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving if desired.
Notes
Serve over hoagie rolls, pasta, or enjoy on its own. Adjust spice level with sweet or hot sausages.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: sausage, peppers, Italian, dinner, tomato sauce