Sausage and Peppers

This skillet-style sausage and peppers recipe is seared with colorful bell peppers and onions and sandwiched between a soft hoagie roll, just like the kind you get from your hometown restaurant.

Why this recipe works

Sausage and peppers is an Italian-American-style meal made with either sweet, medium, or hot Italian sausage, julienned bell peppers, and onions. Some prefer to enjoy it on its own while others prefer it piled in between a hearty hoagie bun as the perfect vehicle.

Whichever way you enjoy it, this classic recipe is bursting with flavor. You’ve likely seen it baked in the oven on a pan or made in a skillet like this recipe, but we can also show you how to make them in the air fryer with our air fryer Italian sausage and peppers recipe which cuts the cook time down quite significantly.

Ingredients you will need

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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

SAUSAGE – You can use mild, medium, or hot Italian sausage as you like. Use a medium or hot Italian sausage and/or a pinch of red pepper flakes in the pan for some spice.

PEPPERS – Sausage and peppers normally consist of at least 3 different colors of bell peppers. Red, green, and either yellow or orange. It’s up to you! Don’t forget to grab a yellow onion as well.

How to Make Sausage and Peppers

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1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. In a 12-inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sear the sausage links, browning on all sides. Remove the sausages from the skillet and set aside.
   
   EXPERT TIP – Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet for a great sear on the sausages and the vegetables.
   
   
3. Without wiping out the skillet, add the onion and bell peppers. Saute until veggies begin to soften. Add the garlic and saute 1 minute longer.
4. Add the chicken broth and red wine vinegar to the pan and bring to a simmer, scraping any browned bits from the pan to deglaze it. Stir in the tomato paste and oregano and simmer until the liquid is reduced.
5. Place the sausages back into the skillet and roast in a 400°F oven until the sausages are cooked through (register 160°F on a meat thermometer), about 10-15 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Store leftover sausage and peppers in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Serving Suggestions

Serve sausage and peppers as-is or in a hoagie style bun, toasted, or untoasted with a side of french fries, chips, sweet potato fries, soup, or a dinner salad. You can also serve them with some crusty french bread to sop up the flavorful juice in the pan.

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