How to Make Italian-Style Sausage and Peppers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Italian-Style Sausage and Peppers is a classic Italian-American dish that is loved for its bold flavors and simplicity. This dish combines spicy Italian sausage, sweet bell peppers, and onions in a rich tomato sauce, creating a comforting and hearty meal that is perfect for a family dinner or a casual gathering with friends.

Originating from the southern regions of Italy, particularly Sicily, this dish has become a staple in Italian-American cuisine and is often served at festivals, fa...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound sweet Italian sausage links
  • 3 bell peppers (green, yellow and/or red), sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced into rings
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar Classico® Tomato and Basil Sauce
  • 4 fresh Italian sandwich rolls (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sausages; cook until browned on all sides, following cooking instructions indicated on the packaging. Remove sausages from the pan. Drain grease, leaving about a tablespoon for the vegetables.
  • Cook peppers and onions in skillet over medium heat until they begin to soften. Add garlic, salt, and pepper and cook one more minute.
  • Stir in Classico Tomato & Basil Sauce. Increase heat until sauce begins to boil; reduce heat and simmer over low heat.
  • Cut the sausages into 1-inch pieces; add to the pan and stir to combine. Cook until the sauce has thickened and the peppers and onions are soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve in bowls or on rolls as sandwiches.
  • Nutrition

    564 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 45mg
    • Sodium: 2170mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 75mg
    • Calcium: 76mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 502mg