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Quick One-Pan Sausage and Peppers

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A quick and easy 15-minute dinner featuring Italian sausage, bell peppers, and onions cooked together in one pan for a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz Italian sausage links (sweet or spicy)
  • 3 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, and green)
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • A handful of fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • ¼ cup white wine or chicken broth (optional, about 60 ml)

Instructions

  1. Slice the Italian sausage into ½-inch thick rounds. Wash, core, and slice the bell peppers into ½-inch wide strips. Peel and thinly slice the onion. Mince the garlic cloves finely.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  3. Add the sausage slices in a single layer. Brown undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until golden on one side, then flip and brown the other side. Sausage does not need to be fully cooked at this stage.
  4. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers to the pan with the sausage. Season with salt, pepper, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook, stirring occasionally, until peppers start to soften but remain slightly crisp, about 3 minutes.
  5. Add the minced garlic and stir well. Pour in the optional white wine or chicken broth if using. Cover the pan and cook for 2 minutes to let flavors meld and finish cooking the sausage.
  6. Remove the lid, check seasoning, and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

If the pan seems too dry, add a splash of water or broth to prevent sticking. Avoid overcrowding the pan for a perfect sear. Add garlic late in cooking to prevent bitterness. Use a lid when adding broth or wine to retain moisture.

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