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    Meals » Recipes » Main Dishes

    Sausage Peppers and Onions

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Feb 5, 2016 · Modified: Feb 25, 2021 by Dee

    Sausage with peppers and onions is a simple, quick and easy meal that's perfect for any day of the week. Whether you serve it in a bun or over pasta, this is pure comfort food!

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    I think we all have a few favorite meals from when we were growing up, and sausage with peppers and onions is definitely one of mine. My grandma made this, and my mom made this, and it was usually on our Saturday night menu, at least until a little mom and pop pizza place opened up near our house, and my parents decided they would rather eat out than cook on the weekends.

    My dad would always purchase the sausages at this terrific little Italian deli near our home. He would also get some antipasto, rolls and whenever I went with him, a few boxes of Torrone nougat candy.

    We don't have an Italian deli near our house, but I still like to make sausage and peppers for my own family.

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    This dish is so versatile, and if you've grown up eating sausage and peppers, you probably have your own favorite version.

    Mine is super simple, but the taste is outstanding. Usually, I love to cook with different spices, but whenever I make sausage and peppers, I let the ingredients pretty much flavor themselves, if you know what I mean.

    So for this dish, all you really need are some Italian sausages, garlic, bell peppers, onions, olive oil, salt and pepper. I also add some red pepper flakes for a little kick.

    The onions and peppers caramelize, and that alone, is really all you need to add flavor to the sausages. If you want more tomato flavor, just add your favorite marinara sauce or crushed tomatoes.

    How to make Sausage Peppers and Onions

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    Sausage Peppers and Onions

    Published by Dee
    Italian sausages smothered in onions and peppers are perfect for a quick and easy meal.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 6
    Calories 431 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 Italian sausages mild or hot
    • 2 medium yellow onions sliced
    • 3 pieces bell peppers red, orange, yellow, cut into large
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
    • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

    Instructions
     

    • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil on medium heat, add the sausages, and cook until brown on both sides
    • Add the peppers, garlic, salt, pepper and onions, and cook until peppers and onions are soft and slightly brown.
    • Reduce heat, add red pepper flakes, if using, and simmer until ready to serve, stirring frequently
    • You can cut sausage into smaller pieces if desired

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 431kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 16gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 1209mgPotassium: 283mgVitamin A: 65IUVitamin C: 3.2mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1.3mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

    We have sausage and pepper sandwiches frequently on the weekends, and sometimes, I'll serve it over pasta. Today,  we did something completely different and had this over cooked quinoa.

    Told you it was versatile!

     

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    So, how many of you grew up on sausage, peppers and onions?

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    Let me know how you make it!

    Happy Eating,

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    1. Miz Helen says

      February 12, 2016 at 2:41 pm

      Your Sausage Peppers and Onions look great, we would love this dish. Hope you have a very special Valentine Day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
      Come Back Soon!
      Miz Helen5 stars

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    2. Alli @ Tornadough Alli says

      February 11, 2016 at 6:54 pm

      Yes yes yes!! Love this. I have to make this this weekend. Grocery day is tomorrow woohoo! I'd love for you to link up with us at Throwback Thursday if you get the chance!

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      • Dee says

        February 11, 2016 at 8:25 pm

        Thanks, Alli! I'll stop by as soon as I can! 🙂

    3. Emily says

      February 10, 2016 at 11:43 am

      I can't believe I've never made this! Simple, but it sounds so delicious! Already pinned so I can try it out soon 🙂

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      • Dee says

        February 10, 2016 at 2:58 pm

        Thanks for pinning, Emily. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! 🙂

    4. Morgan Wieboldt says

      February 08, 2016 at 12:46 pm

      YUM! This reminds me of my favorite fair food! I can't wait to make this at home!

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      • Dee says

        February 08, 2016 at 1:34 pm

        Yea, Thanks so much Morgan! I hope you enjoy it. 🙂

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