Italian Sausage and Peppers

Course: Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: italian sausage and peppers, sausage and peppers, sausage peppers and onions

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Servings:

Calories: 784kcal

Author: Jessica Formicola

Enjoy a hearty, flavorful meal with this classic Italian sausage and peppers recipe. Made with juicy sausage, colorful bell peppers, onions, and savory spices, it’s perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep.

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Equipment

Large Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

Italian Sausage and Peppers:

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
6 links Italian sausage , sweet or spicy
2 bell peppers , colors of choice, thinly sliced
½ white onion , thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic , thinly sliced
½ cup red wine
1 cup tomato puree
14.5- ounce can diced tomatoes , drained
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh oregano , chopped
½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For Making a Sub:

6 hoagie rolls
12 slices provolone cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Heat a cast-iron or ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and heat until hot.
Add the 6 links Italian sausage and cook, turning as needed, until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. The sausage might not be fully cooked.
Add the sliced 2 bell peppers and ½ white onion and sauté for 3 minutes. Add the minced 4 cloves garlic and cook for 1 minute
Deglaze the pan with the ½ cup red wine. Stir in the 1 cup tomato puree, 14.5- ounce can diced tomatoes, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, chopped 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt and ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Bring to a low simmer, turning the sausages in the liquid.
Transfer the pan to the oven and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the sausages reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
Allow the sausages to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving in sub rolls with slices of provolone or over your favorite pasta.
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