Italian Sausage and Peppers, tender and juicy pork pairs with sweet peppers and onions. They simmer in a hearty white wine tomato sauce for an incredibly amazing experience for your taste buds. The aromatic flavors are out of this world. It’s no surprise this is one of my most requested recipes for family parties. As the sauce simmer, close your eyes and breath in the aroma, you’ll think you’re in Italy.
The versatility of this recipe is wonderful.
For a quick and pleasing dinner, serve the sausages and peppers on a hero! Speaking of hero, is it a hero, hoagie, or sandwich? We call it a hero New York City and Long Island. I know so many who call it a hoagie or a sandwich!
Call it whatever you want, just Mangia!
Looking to keep it low-carb, serve with zoodles or roasted spaghetti squash.
When the kids are training for a race or full weekend of lacrosse, we make a big pot of pasta. Add in a side salad and you’ve got a feast for any night.
Italian Sausage and Peppers FAQs
How do you make Sausage and Peppers for a crowd?
This sausage recipe always makes an appearance at every Baptism, Communion Party, tailgate party I host. It’s so easy to put together. Make it 1-2 days ahead and covered in the fridge. Store it in a throwaway tin for easy clean-up.
Is Italian Sausage and Peppers a healthy meal?
Here’s the scoop, you can have these sausages in a few different ways. Use either Pork, Turkey, or Chicken Sausage. There is more fat in pork sausage which obviously has a higher fat content and loads of flavor. I make this recipe with any of these types of sausage, depending on the occasion. All are delicious! Obviously, the healthiest choice would be turkey or chicken. I do love a good pork sausage, everything in moderation.
Can I freeze this recipe?
Absolutely! Make a large batch and freeze in either freezer bags or aluminum tins. They can be kept in the freezer for 3 months Defrost and reheat at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes.
Is this a Gluten-Free recipe?
You must check the package of sausage to ensure they are gluten-free if you are on a gluten-free diet! Serving this with Italian bread, you must check if the bread is gluten-free.
What can be served with Italian Sausage and Peppers?
- Roasted Broccoli and Garlic- a great veggie and this compliments the meal nicely.
- Roasted Asparagus – another delicious veggie and ready in minutes.
- Weight Watchers Caesar Salad -a great salad that we enjoy often with many meals.
Looking for some other meals with sausages?
- Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage, Peppers, Spaghetti Squash –we love this low-carb easy no-fuss one-pan meal.
- You have to try Julia’s from Plated Cravings, Spinach Tortellini Soup. She uses ground sausage in the soup and its so good!
Can I make this in a slow cooker?
Yes! I will add those instructions in the recipe section.
How to Make Sausage and Peppers in the Slow Cooker:
- Saute the sausages in a saute pan over medium heat until brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Add white wine to the pan and use a wooden spoon to get up any brown bits.
- To a slow cooker, add the sausages, wine, and all ingredients. Stir and cook on low for 5 hours.
- Serve, and enjoy.
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- Saute Pan – sturdy cookware is imperative. One with a lid is a good choice
- Cutting Boards – good cutting boards and multiple sizes are a must-have for the kitchen.
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Pro Tips for great authentic Italian Sausage and Peppers
- As for cutting the sausages, we find it easiest to brown them first and then slice them.
- Slice the meat the same size to ensure even cooking.
- Same for the peppers and onions, cut them the same size.
- Cook on medium heat and stir occasionally.
How to Make Italian Sausage and Peppers:
- In a large saute pan over medium heat, add olive oil. Add in sausages to brown on all sides.
- Remove sausage when browned. Cut sausages into 1-inch pieces.
- Add in onions, peppers, and seasonings.
- Saute for a few minutes to sweat onions. Add in garlic. Saute another minute or two.
- Add in white wine and use a wooden spoon to bring up any brown bits at bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the tomato paste and diced tomatoes.
- Add the browned sausages back in the pan.
- Let simmer about 15-20 minutes to thicken the sauce and finish cooking the Italian Sausage.
- Check the sauce, reseason if needed. Ready to serve.
- For a low-carb alternative, serve with roasted spaghetti squash or cauliflower rice.
- This is a great meat sauce to serve over pasta
How to Make Sausage and Pepper Sandwich:
Serve as a sandwich on Italian Bread. Great for parties, tailgates, family parties, and easy dinner.
- Follow steps 1 – 9 above.
- Slice Italian bread in half. Toast bread in the oven is optional.
- Pile the sausage and pepper into the bread and serve the sandwich.
- For a buffet, slice the bread and place on a tray next to the sausage and peppers. Everyone can make their own sandwich.
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Italian Sausage and Peppers
Equipment Needed:
Ingredients
- 1 -2 Tablespoon olive oil
- 5 Italian Sausage Links Note 1
- 2 medium red peppers, seeded and sliced Note 2
- 2 medium yellow peppers, seeded and sliced
- 1 large onion, peeled and sliced thin
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 cup white wine Note 3
- 14.8 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- salt, to taste
Instructions
How to Make Skillet Sausage and Peppers
- In a large saute pan over medium heat, add 1 Tablespoon olive oil. Add in the sausages to brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
- Remove sausages and cut into 1-inch slice. Set aside.
- If needed, add the 2nd Tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add in peppers and onions. Saute about 5 minutes to soften the peppers and onions.
- Add in garlic and saute another minute.
- Pour the white wine into the pan. Use a wooden spoon to loosen any brown bits at bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, black pepper, and salt.
- Let simmer for about 20 minutes. Sausages should have an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Check the seasoning. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve your favorite way. An Italian Bread hero, pasta, zoodles enjoy!
How to Make Slow Cooker Sausage and Pepper
- Saute the sausages in a saute pan over medium heat until brown on all sides.
- Add in garlic and saute another minute.
- Remove sausages, evenly slice into 1-inch pieces and place them in the slow cooker.
- Add white wine to the pan and use a wooden spoon to get up any brown bits.
- Pour the white wine mixture into the slow cooker.
- Stir in the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, black pepper, and salt.
- Place the sausages, onions, peppers into the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 5 hours.
- Serve and enjoy.
