Description
Spicy Italian Sausage sizzles with classic Mediterranean flavors, bringing rustic charm straight to your dinner table. Hearty and bold, this recipe delivers a mouthwatering meal that connects family and friends around delicious comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb (454 g) Italian sausage
Vegetables:
- 1 cup (150 g) red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup (150 g) green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) crushed tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients: Use a sharp knife to chop 1 cup red bell pepper and 1 cup green bell pepper into bite-sized cubes. Slice 1 medium onion and mince 3 cloves of garlic with precision.
- Heat 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium temperature (375°F). Sauté the onion slices until they turn translucent and slightly golden, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and chopped bell peppers to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until vegetables soften and release their aromatic flavors.
- Cut 1 pound of Italian sausage into 1-inch rounds. Transfer sausage pieces directly into the skillet with vegetables.
- Brown sausage pieces for 6-7 minutes, ensuring each side develops a rich caramel-colored exterior and internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Pour 14 ounces of crushed tomatoes into the skillet. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning across the mixture.
- Reduce heat to low (250°F). Simmer the entire mixture for 18-20 minutes, allowing flavors to blend thoroughly.
- Remove skillet from heat. Gently fold ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese into the dish just before serving.
Notes
- Always slice sausages evenly to ensure consistent cooking and prevent burning.
- Let the sausage and vegetables caramelize slightly for deeper, richer flavor development.
- Choose high-quality Italian sausage for the best taste, preferably from a local butcher or specialty market.
- Consider swapping bell peppers for zucchini or using a mix of vegetables to customize the dish to your preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg