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Easy One-Pan Italian Sausage and Peppers Recipe for Quick Dinner

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A quick and easy one-pan meal featuring smoky Italian sausage and sweet bell peppers with a hint of garlic and tomato sauce, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage links (sweet or spicy)
  • 3 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, and green), sliced into strips
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes (canned or fresh)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: slice bell peppers into ½ inch strips, thinly slice onion, and mince garlic cloves. Set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the Italian sausage links on all sides until caramelized, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and let cool, then slice into ½ inch pieces.
  3. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same pan. Sauté onions and peppers, stirring occasionally, until softened but still slightly crisp, about 6 minutes.
  4. Stir in minced garlic, dried Italian herbs, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  5. Return sliced sausage to the pan. Pour in crushed tomatoes and stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 5 minutes to let flavors meld and sauce thicken slightly.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or a pinch of sugar if desired.
  7. Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley before serving.

Notes

Brown the sausage well for flavor and texture. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming the peppers. Add garlic after peppers and onions soften to avoid burning. Simmer gently with tomatoes to thicken sauce without losing pepper crunch. Adjust seasoning at the end. Thicker sausage slices keep them juicy. Variations include vegetarian, low-carb, spicy, and slow cooker adaptations.

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Keywords: Italian sausage, peppers, one-pan meal, quick dinner, easy recipe, weeknight dinner, comfort food

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