This recipe for Sausage and Peppers is easy to make in 15 minutes for a quick and simple meal, made with Italian sausage, sauteed bell peppers and onions. Serve the sausage and peppers in an Italian roll to make a scrumptious sandwich, or with pasta for a delicious dinner!
Add the olive oil to a large skillet on the stove over medium-high heat.
Add the bell peppers and onions, cook 4-5 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add the sliced Italian sausages and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
Add the crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning.
Simmer the sausages in the tomato sauce for 3-4 minutes.
Remove from the heat and toss with pasta or serve in hoagie rolls.
How to serve with pasta
Before starting the recipe for sausage and peppers, bring a large pot of water to boil on the stove.
Add 8 ounces of pasta and cook according to the package directions.
Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
Toss the pasta with the prepared sausage and peppers, and add 1/4 cup of the cooking water, plus more, until it reaches your desired consistency.
Top with parmesan cheese and serve.
How to serve as a sandwich
Preheat the oven broiler to high.
Add the sausage and peppers to 4 Italian rolls, or hoagie rolls.
Top with mozzarella cheese, then place the sandwiches on a baking sheet and into the oven on the middle rack.
Broil for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Serve immediately.
Notes
The nutritional information provided does not include the serving options.
Leftover sausage and peppers will stay good in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat the dish in a skillet on the stove, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, or in the microwave for 2 minutes.
To spice up this dish, use hot Italian sausage and add 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes with the crushed tomatoes.
This recipe is gluten free. Always make sure that the sausage used is labeled gluten-free. Serve the dish with gluten free pasta, mashed potatoes or risotto.