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Italian Sausage and Peppers Recipe

By Olivia Ribas

Feb 18, 2025

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3.56 from 751 votes155 CommentsPrep 10 minutes Cook 15 minutes Servings 4 people

By Olivia Ribas

Feb 18, 2025

This post may contain affiliate links. See disclosure.

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This Italian Sausage and Peppers Recipe is the ultimate comfort food, bursting with bold, savory flavors. The juicy, perfectly seasoned sausage pairs beautifully with the sweet, caramelized peppers and onions, creating a hearty and satisfying meal. It’s a go-to dish for busy weeknights, but it’s also perfect for a laid-back weekend dinner or a game-day party.

Italian Sausage, Onions and Peppers in a cast iron skillet

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It’s not a secret to anyone that I’m a huge fan of one-pan meals or skillet recipes. I use my skillet to cook recipes almost every day of the week, which helps me make delicious and delicious foods in no time.

This Italian Sausage and Peppers recipe is one of my favourite one-pan meals because it is so hearty and and it’s great as leftovers. Inspired by this Slow Cooker Italian Sausage and Peppers, this is the sausage and peppers skillet version. The less dishes I have to do on a busy weeknight, the better!

Ingredients to make sausage and peppers Recipe

Italian Sausage – After making this recipe so many times, I’ve found that fresh Italian sausage is the best for this recipe because it adds the richest flavor and the perfect balance of spices. If you prefer, try homemade Italian sausage made with fennel seed, ground pork, or even ground beef too.

White and Red Onion: I’ve made this recipe several times using only white or only red onions, but I prefer a mix of both for their mild sweetness and added depth of flavor. If you don’t have them on hand, yellow onions make a great substitute.

Bell Peppers – To keep this dish colorful (which the kids love!), I use a mix of red, yellow, and orange bell peppers. But if you prefer, you can stick to just one color. It’s all about the flavors and how vibrant you want the dish to look!

Seasoning – After many tests, I found that simple seasonings like salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes for a bit of heat work best. I also love adding fresh herbs like parsley and basil, which really elevate the flavor and bring a fresh, aromatic touch to the dish.

How do you Make this italian sausage recipe?

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the Italian sausage, and cook it for about 2-3 minutes until all the sides are brown. At this point, the sausage won’t be cooked through but we’ll be cooking it some more later.
Remove the Italian sausage from the skillet, and place on a cutting board to slice them. Set aside.

close up view of Italian sausage in a skillet.

Sauté the onions and bell peppers in the same skillet. If you need to, add more olive oil or even butter before cooking the onions and bell peppers. Add garlic, season with salt, black pepper and red flakes. Sauté the veggies for about 3 minutes.

Pour apple cider or red wine into the skillet with the peppers and onions, and scrape the bottom of the skillet to release all the brown bits. This is called deglazing. This part is very important because the brown bits add more flavour to this dish.

overhead view of bell pepper and onions in a cast iron skillet.

Put the slices of Italian sausage back into the skillet, and reduce the heat to medium. Cover the pan and simmer for 10 minutes.
Then, uncover the skillet, increase the heat to medium-high, and cook for 3 more minutes or just until the liquid is evaporated and the sausage is cooked completely. You can use a meat thermometer to check on the doneness of the meat.
Before serving, top with freshly chopped parsley and basil.

bell pepper and sausage in a cast iron skillet

Expect Tips

Sausage is cooked through at 160 degrees Fahrenheit/ 71 degrees Celsius. You can check the internal temperature with an instant read thermometer.
Make sure to cut onions and bell peppers to similar sized pieces. This helps ensure they are cooked evenly.
You can also add some spaghetti sauce in the skillet to add more liquid and serve with pasta and parmesan cheese on top.
This Italian sausage recipe is also versatile because you can use any other veggie you have like mushrooms, tomatoes and spinach.

What To Serve With

This Italian sausage recipe is super-versatile in terms of what to serve with it. Although delicious on its own, you can serve it over Cauliflower “Potato” Salad, Roasted Veggies and Potato Wedges. Coleslaw, Potato Salad, mashed potatoes, and on top of pasta (penne is a great option), pizza, and polenta.

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Italian Sausage and Peppers Recipe

3.56 from 751 votes Author: Olivia Ribas Servings4 people Prep Time10 minutes Cook Time15 minutes Total Time25 minutes This Italian Sausage and Peppers Recipe is the ultimate comfort food, bursting with bold, savory flavors. The juicy, perfectly seasoned sausage pairs beautifully with the sweet, caramelized peppers and onions, creating a hearty and satisfying meal. It’s a go-to dish for busy weeknights, but it’s also perfect for a laid-back weekend dinner or a game-day party.

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Ingredients

▢ 2 teaspoons olive oil
▢ 1 lb Italian sausage
▢ 1 cup white onion sliced
▢ 1 cup red onion sliced
▢ 1 red bell pepper sliced
▢ 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
▢ 1 orange bell pepper sliced
▢ 3 garlic cloves sliced
▢ ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper
▢ ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
▢ ½ cup chicken broth (you can use red wine as well if you are not on low-carb and whole30 diets)
▢ 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
▢ 2 tablespoons fresh basil

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the sausage links, and cook for about 2 minutes each side, just until they turn brown. The sausage will not be cooked through.
Place them on a cutting board, slice them, and set aside.
Add the onions, and cook for about 2 minutes. Stir constantly. Then, add the bell peppers, garlic, salt and black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
Add the chicken broth to the skillet with the peppers and onions, and scrape the bottom of the skillet to release all the brown bits.
Return the sausage back to the skillet, and reduce the heat to medium. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Then, uncover the skillet, increase the heat to medium-high, and cook for 3 more minutes, just until the liquid is evaporated and the sausage is cooked through. Top with parsley and basil. Enjoy!

Notes

To store: I recommend you portion out this recipe into air tight containers once it has cooled. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat in the microwave.
To freeze: Freeze leftovers in a use airtight containers or freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
To reheat: Thaw the frozen Sausage Peppers and Onions in the refrigerator before reheating. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave until thoroughly warmed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4, Calories: 337kcal, Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 30g, Fat: 17g, Cholesterol: 52mg, Sodium: 1189mg, Potassium: 619mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 8g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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155 Comments

This recipe is great for a busy family. I am a small business owner so my schedule is, at times, very busy. This Sweet Italian sausage was very easy and very good. With a side dish of brown rice and a tossed green salad, it was a hit. Thank you!! Thank you for this delicious recipe that made me look very
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1. You’re very welcome! Happy you enjoy this recipe 😉
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My husband loved it!!
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1. Awesome! Happy to hear that!
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I have made this in so many different ways…..followed this recipe tonight, did in cast iron, added about a quarter cup of marinara. Topped with fresh parmesan….. By far the best ever.
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1. That’s amazing! Happy to hear that 😉
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This dish was so favorable, I took a little longer to get rid of the liquid at the end, but it was very delicious and would definitely make it again and recommend it to friends and family. I made some mashed potatoes and put this over them and it was delicious.
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1. I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Letting the liquid reduce a bit more sounds like a great idea—it really helps concentrate all those flavors. And pairing it with mashed potatoes? Genius! 😋 Thanks for sharing your feedback, and I’m thrilled you’d recommend it to others!
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Easy quick and few ingredients we have this a lot I’ve memorized the recipe
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1. That’s amazing! I love that it’s become a go-to recipe for you. Thanks for sharing! 😊🍽️
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Can I use beef broth instead?
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1. Yes you can 😉
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Delicious ! My 89 yr. old Dad loved it.
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1. So happy to hear that!!
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Always receives ‘yes’ when I suggest making this for dinner. Have added over rice or hash browns, both are excellent. I like it best with no additions. Excellent meal in many ways.
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1. Aww that makes me so happy. Thanks for your feedback 😉
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