Description
This Italian Sausage and Peppers recipe combines flavorful sausage with colorful bell peppers and onions, simmered in a savory broth to create a hearty and delicious dish perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings. The quick sauté and simmering method preserves the vibrant flavors and tender textures, making it a satisfying meal served with crusty bread or over pasta.
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 cup white onion sliced
- 1 cup red onion sliced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper sliced
- 3 garlic cloves sliced
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage links and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until they turn brown, but do not cook through. Remove from skillet, place on a cutting board, and slice into medallions.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add the sliced onions to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Then, add the sliced bell peppers, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Continue cooking for 5 minutes until the onions become translucent and the peppers soften.
- Add Broth and Scrape: Pour the chicken broth into the skillet, scraping the bottom with a spatula to deglaze and release all the flavorful browned bits.
- Simmer the Sausage: Return the sliced sausage to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium, cover with a lid, and simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and sausage to cook through.
- Reduce Liquid and Finish: Uncover the skillet, increase the heat to medium-high, and cook for another 3 minutes until the liquid has mostly evaporated, leaving a flavorful sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley and basil before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute red wine for chicken broth for a richer flavor.
- Use mild or spicy Italian sausage depending on your preference.
- This dish can be served over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your spice tolerance.
- For gluten-free, ensure the sausage and broth are gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1⅓ cup)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
