Spicy Sausage and Pepper Skillet
Get ready to ignite your taste buds with this Spicy Sausage and Pepper Skillet! This vibrant dish features spicy Italian sausage, colorful bell peppers, and aromatic garlic, all simmered in a savory sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or game night gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and will leave everyone asking for seconds. Serve it over rice or pasta for a complete meal that’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb spicy Italian sausage
- 2 cups bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Slice the sausage into bite-sized pieces. Chop bell peppers and onions into even sizes; mince garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and sauté until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add chopped onions and bell peppers; stir frequently until softened, around 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and diced tomatoes; simmer for another 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes to taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove from heat.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving hot over rice or pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Swap spicy sausage for mild chicken or turkey for a lighter option. Add zucchini or other veggies for extra nutrition. A splash of balsamic vinegar enhances flavor complexity when added at the end.