Classic Italian Sausage, Peppers, and Onions
Easy skillet Italian sausage, peppers, and onions recipe packed with sweet bell peppers, caramelized onions, and savory pork sausage. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or hoagies."
Ingredients
- 10 sweet or mild Italian sausage links
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 each red, yellow and green bell peppers (sliced and cut to bite size pieces)
- 2 large yellow onion (or 4 small)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- ½ Italian seasoning or oregano (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat (adjust the heat as needed) Add the sausage links and cook for about 10-12 minutes (internal temp 160°F) until seared and cooked through. Then transfer to a plate. Cover and let rest.
- To the same skillet, add the peppers and onions and saute them until softened and the onion and pepper caramelize around the edges.
- Add the salt and pepper to taste and add the optional seasonings if you desire and cook until fragrant.
- Add the cooked sausage back to the skillet with the caramelized peppers and onions, tossing everything together until heated through. (if using sliced sausage make sure the sausage cooks through) Serve the dish hot.
