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Easy Italian Sausage and Pepper Skillet

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A quick and flavorful one-pan meal featuring Italian sausage and colorful bell peppers, perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) Italian sausage links (sweet or spicy)
  • 3 large bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced into strips
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • A handful fresh parsley, chopped
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Slice 3 large bell peppers into thin strips, peel and thinly slice 1 medium yellow onion, and mince 3 garlic cloves. Set aside.
  2. Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Warm until shimmering but not smoking.
  3. Add 1 pound of Italian sausage links whole. Brown on all sides, turning with tongs, until caramelized and cooked through, about 8–10 minutes. If using ground sausage, crumble and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 7 minutes.
  4. Transfer cooked sausage to a plate and let rest for a few minutes. Slice into ½-inch thick pieces. Return to skillet after veggies are cooked.
  5. In the same skillet, add sliced onions and bell peppers. Stir to coat with sausage drippings and olive oil. Season with 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and optional ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. Cover with lid and cook over medium-low heat until peppers soften and char at edges, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir in minced garlic and cook uncovered for another 2 minutes until fragrant, watching closely to avoid burning.
  7. Nestle sliced sausage back into skillet with peppers and onions. Stir gently to combine and cook together for an additional 2 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan if desired. Serve hot straight from the skillet.

Notes

Cook sausage slowly over medium heat to avoid burnt outsides and undercooked insides. Let peppers char slightly for smoky sweetness. Add garlic towards the end to keep flavor fresh and mellow. If peppers soften too slowly, add a splash of water or dry white wine while covered. Let skillet sit on very low heat with lid on for a minute or two after cooking to let flavors meld.

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