Salsiccia E Peperoni Italian Sausage with Peppers

Bursting with bold Italian flavors, Salsiccia e Peperoni (Italian Sausage with Peppers) is a rustic one-pan meal that combines juicy, browned Italian sausage with a vibrant medley of red, green, and yellow bell peppers. Simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce infused with garlic, oregano, basil, and a touch of red pepper flakes, this comforting dish is as simple as it is satisfying. Perfect for busy weeknights yet elegant enough for casual entertaining, it comes together in just 45 minutes. Serve it with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce, over tender pasta, or alongside a crisp green salad for a meal that’s authentically Italian and utterly delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 1 medium Yellow bell pepper
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves
• 14 oz Crushed tomatoes
• 1 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 tsp Dried basil
• 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 2

Add the Italian sausage links to the pan and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the sausages and set them aside. They do not need to be fully cooked at this stage.

Step 3

Slice the red, green, and yellow bell peppers into thin strips. Peel and slice the onion into thin slivers. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sliced peppers and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and black pepper, and stir well to combine.

Step 7

Return the browned sausages to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce and vegetable mixture.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sausages are fully cooked (internal temperature of 160°F) and the flavors have melded together.

Step 9

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Optionally, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for garnish before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot with crusty bread, over pasta, or alongside a fresh green salad. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1529.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1680.5

Total Fat 126.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 266.8mg	0%
Sodium 4338.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 73.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.2g	0%
Total Sugars 29.3g
Protein 75.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 290.9mg	0%
Iron 11.4mg	0%
Potassium 3347.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.6%

Protein: 17.4%

Carbs: 17.0%