Saucy Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions

5 from 2 votes

Saucy Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions

Make this easy Italian sausage, peppers, and onions recipe for maximum flavor and minimal effort! Serve in sandwiches or over potatoes or pasta for a soul-warming 30 minute meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main

Cuisine: American, American-Italian

Keyword: italian sausage and peppers, italian sausage peppers and onions

Servings:

Calories: 355kcal

Author: Monica Lensink

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon olive oil
18-20 ounces Italian sausage links sweet, hot, or mild
1 Tablespoon butter
1 large onion sliced into strips
2-3 bell peppers seeded and sliced into strips
4 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6-8 cranks freshly-ground black pepper
fresh parsley and basil optional garnish

Instructions

Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. (Choose a skillet with a lid if you have one.) Add the sausage links, whole, and cook for 2-3 minutes, turning frequently. Remove when they are browned on the outside; they don't need to be quite fully cooked through. Set aside to cool slightly, then slice into pieces 1 to 2 inches in length.
1 Tablespoon olive oil, 18-20 ounces Italian sausage links
In the same skillet, melt the butter, then add sliced onions and peppers. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
1 Tablespoon butter, 1 large onion, 2-3 bell peppers
Stir in the garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds more, just until fragrant.
4 cloves garlic
Stir in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes with all juices from the can, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Scrape the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits, then let the sauce come to a simmer.
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth, 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 6-8 cranks freshly-ground black pepper
Once the liquid is bubbling, return sliced sausages to the pan, cover, and cook for about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat if needed; ideally the simmer stays gentle, not too vigorous.
Uncover and cook 2-3 minutes more, until the sauce is slightly reduced and the sausage is cooked through. Season with more salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs, if desired, and serve right away over pasta, mashed potatoes, veggies, with bread, etc.
fresh parsley and basil

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