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Easy Italian Sausage and Peppers Skillet
A quick and flavorful skillet dish featuring seasoned Italian sausage cooked with colorful peppers and onions, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 pound Italian sausage links (mild or spicy)
Vegetables
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper sliced into strips
- 1 green bell pepper sliced into strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced into strips
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper
- to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes (optional)
Garnish
- as needed Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook sausages until browned and cooked through, then remove and set aside.
- Sauté peppers and onion in the same skillet for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and herbs, cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Slice sausages, return to skillet, add tomatoes if using, and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of red wine or a pinch of sugar to balance acidity.