Description
Sizzling Italian sausage with peppers and onions brings rustic Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table. Rich ingredients blend perfectly, creating a simple yet memorable meal that connects you to Italian culinary traditions.
Ingredients
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Meat:
- 4 Italian sausages (sweet or hot)
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 2 green bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sear sausages in a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat for 12-15 minutes, rotating periodically until golden brown and fully cooked. Transfer to a separate plate.
- Use the same skillet to sauté sliced onions and bell peppers, stirring intermittently until vegetables soften and develop caramelized edges, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic to the vegetable mixture, cooking for 60 seconds to release aromatic flavors. Pour chicken broth and sprinkle dried oregano, basil, and optional red pepper flakes. Allow mixture to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes.
- Cut cooked sausages into bite-sized segments and return to the skillet. Gently blend with vegetables, ensuring thorough heating. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to preference.
- Plate the sausage and pepper medley, optionally garnishing with fresh herbs. Serve alongside crusty bread, atop pasta, or nestled within a sub roll for a robust meal.
Notes
- Slice sausages diagonally for better presentation and even cooking distribution.
- Choose sweet or spicy Italian sausage based on personal heat preference and flavor profile.
- Pat sausages dry before cooking to achieve perfect golden-brown exterior with crispy texture.
- Use cast-iron skillet for superior caramelization and deeper flavor development in vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 23-29 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg