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Close-up of cooked sausage and peppers, a delicious and easy dinner recipe, garnished with parsley.

Sausage and Peppers Comfort Food

This recipe transforms simple sausage and peppers into a hearty and comforting meal. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sausage and Peppers
  • 1 lb Italian sausage sweet or hot, casings removed
  • 2 Bell peppers any color, sliced
  • 1 Onion sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
For Serving (Optional)
  • Crusty bread
  • Cooked pasta or rice

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
  2. Add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and dried oregano to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Return the cooked sausage to the skillet. Stir everything together and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the peppers and onions are tender and the flavors have melded.
  6. Serve hot, on its own, or with crusty bread, cooked pasta, or rice.

Notes

You can adjust the spice level by using hot Italian sausage or adding a pinch of red pepper flakes. This dish is also delicious served over polenta.

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