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Sausage and Peppers

A classic Italian-American dish featuring savory sausage and colorful bell peppers, perfect for a hearty meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Sausage and Peppers
  • 1 lb Italian sausage sweet or spicy, your choice
  • 2 medium bell peppers sliced, any color
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp olive oil for cooking
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional for heat

Method
 

Cooking the Sausage
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned on all sides, about 10-12 minutes. Remove from skillet and slice into pieces.
Sautéing the Vegetables
  1. In the same skillet, add sliced bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Return the sliced sausage to the skillet with the vegetables. Season with salt, black pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, optionally with crusty bread or over pasta.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be served with pasta, on a hoagie roll, or alongside a salad.

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