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Two delicious sausage and peppers sandwiches on a white plate, showcasing the hearty filling of sausage, onions, and colorful bell peppers.

Sausage and Peppers Comfort Food

This recipe transforms simple sausage and peppers into a hearty and satisfying comfort food dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sausage and Peppers
  • 1 lb Italian sausage sweet or hot, casings removed
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 2 bell peppers any color, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • Salt to taste Salt
  • Black pepper to taste Black pepper
For Serving
  • 4 crusty rolls or serve over pasta or rice

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
  2. Add the sliced onion and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Return the cooked sausage to the skillet. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  5. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the peppers and onions are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. Serve the sausage and peppers mixture hot in crusty rolls, or over your favorite pasta or rice.

Notes

You can customize this dish with different types of sausage or add other vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini. For a spicier kick, use hot Italian sausage and increase the red pepper flakes.

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