Italian Sausage and Peppers Recipe

I first had Italian sausage and peppers when I visited Bucca di Beppo, an Italian chain restaurant that specializes in family-style dining, meaning they serve large dishes that are meant to be shared, rather than individual dishes. It’s meant to mimic the experience of dining at home, where you pass around the serving dishes or ask those closest to the dish you want to serve you. Aside from the family-style dining, one of my favorite things about Bucca di Beppo (at least in the Austin location) is that you have to walk through the kitchen to make it to the dining room. This lets you see all the fresh ingredients that go into preparing their popular dishes, including the hearty Italian sausage and peppers recipe that this post is about!

Why You’ll Love This Italian Sausage & Pepper Recipe

• Simple – Making Italian sausage and peppers is pretty simple! Prep is minimal and consists only of slicing the ingredients needed for this recipe.
• Versatile – You can adjust the flavors of this recipe based on which color of bell peppers you choose. Red peppers are sweeter, while green peppers are a bit more bitter.

Recommended Tools

• Meat Thermometer – A meat thermometer can be helpful for ensuring your Italian sausage is cooked to perfect to the recommended 165 degrees.
• Air Fryer – Cooking the Italian sausage in the air fryer is quicker and results in a crispier exterior.
• Garlic Press – If using fresh garlic, a garlic press is essential for easily crushing the cloves that’ll add a pungent aroma and flavor to the sausage and peppers.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Italian Sausage Links – A staple in many Italian dishes, Italian sausage is a flavorful pork sausage that is seasoned with fennel, garlic, paprika, and pepper. The links are available mild or hot; either can be used.
• Tomatoes – This recipe calls for canned diced tomatoes, a kitchen essential of mine, but you can replace with fresh tomatoes if you’d like!
• Bell Peppers – Available in red, yellow, and green, bell peppers are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. Use whichever color you prefer for this sausage and peppers recipe.
• Yellow Onion – Another staple, yellow onion helps complement the sausage and peppers.
• Olive Oil – A cornerstone of Mediterranean cuisine, olive oil will help our yellow onions caramelize beautifully.
• Garlic Powder – Made from dehydrated garlic cloves, garlic powder is a convenient way to add depth to dishes. Opt for minced garlic or fresh garlic if you’d like a stronger garlicky taste!
• Red Pepper – I use red pepper so much, I have to buy it in bulk! Make any dish a little spicy by sprinkling some red pepper flakes over it.
• Ground Pepper – Made from dried peppercorns, ground pepper is a classic seasoning that can also add a little kick to your dishes.
• Italian Seasoning – A flavorful blend of dried herbs, such as basil, oregano, thyme and rosemary, Italian seasoning is a simple way to infuse your dishes with the robust flavors of the Mediterranean region.

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Italian Sausage and Peppers Recipe

Courses: Dinner Recipes, Entree Recipes

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 25 mins Total Time 30 mins

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 lb Italian sausage (links, sliced)

• 14 oz tomatoes (diced)

• 2 green bell peppers

• 1 yellow onion

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 tablespoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon red pepper

• 1 teaspoon ground pepper

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

How to Make Sausage and Peppers

1. Cook sausage

   Cook Italian sausage until interior has reached 165F.

2. Slice ingredients

   Slice cooked sausage, onions, and peppers.

3. Saute onions

   Add olive oil to a large pan and sauté for 10 minutes, or until translucent.

4. Stir in vegetables

   Add diced tomatoes, bell peppers, sausage, and seasonings.

5. Simmer

   Simmer for 10 minutes and serve!