Sweet Sour Italian Sausage with Sauce

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Sweet Sour Italian Sausage with Sauce recipe, a bold and flavor-packed dish that's as easy to make as it is delicious. Juicy Italian sausage links are seared to perfection before simmering in a tangy, sweet, and savory sauce made with tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, and a hint of soy sauce. Vibrant bell peppers and onions add a colorful, crisp-tender element, while fresh basil brings a fragrant, finishing touch. This versatile dish is perfect served over fluffy rice, al dente pasta, or with slices of crusty bread to soak up every drop of the luscious sauce. Ready in just 40 minutes, this satisfying meal strikes the perfect balance of sweet and sour with a kick of comforting Italian flair!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 links Italian sausages
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 Bell peppers (red, yellow, or green, sliced)
• 1 large Yellow onion (sliced)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 15 ounces Tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh basil (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Place the Italian sausages in the skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides but not fully cooked through. Remove the sausages from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sliced bell peppers and onions, and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic, cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables.

Step 7

Slice the partially cooked sausages into 2-inch pieces and add them to the skillet.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the skillet. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausages are fully cooked and the sauce has thickened.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh chopped basil before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot with rice, pasta, or slices of crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1357.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1968.0

Total Fat 131.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 300.0mg	0%
Sodium 5307.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 110.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.9g	0%
Total Sugars 83.1g
Protein 81.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 252.8mg	0%
Iron 9.3mg	0%
Potassium 1978.0mg	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: 60.7%

Protein: 16.7%

Carbs: 22.6%