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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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
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.
This recipe never gets old! I love peppers and sausage together. It can be a sandwich or go well over pasta
I am happy you enjoy my recipe! It is amazing how one sandwich can have so many different recipes! I’m happy you enjoy mine!
This would make a great comforting dinner for busy nights. I love how it can be made in different ways.
Thank you Tanya! Enjoy the recipe!
Thanks for including the recipe for making this delicious dish in a slow cooker.
My pleasure Des, enjoy the sausages in the slow cooker!
This is the perfect fall dinner idea. Loaded with veggies and amazing flavor.
Thank you Jacque, enjoy the sausage and peppers!
This looks really tasteful. I love all the veggies and Italian sausage is definitely super delicious. I’m going to surprise my hubby with this recipe soon. He’s a huge fan of meals like this one. Yumm!
I am glad you enjoy the recipe Natalie!
Yes Please!!! I love how easy this is to bring together and how perfect it it to feed a hungry crowd.. lthese ooks amazing!
Awesome Heather! Glad you enjoy!
This is a weekend staple lunch around our house – so colorful!
Excellent Leslie!
I love to use a variety of colorful pepper in one dish. Your idea to put it all on a sandwich is brilliant!
I love using a variety of color as well Tatiana! Makes the dish colorful and delicious!
These look wonderful! I want to make this recipe for my family soon—I love it will be something everyone could enjoy!
Awesome Amy! I hope you enjoy the sausage and peppers!
I am getting really hungry looking at these pictures. And great idea to make sausage and peppers in a slow cooker! Thanks for sharing your instructions on how to do that.
Thank you so much Anne! I am happy you enjoy the sausages!
My mother in law makes her own deer sausage and I think this would be the perfect recipe to mix things up a bit! I will pass it on to her and hope she’ll invite me over to enjoy the results!
That is a great idea Kiki, thank you so much for your comments
I love making sausage and peppers because it’s such an easy and filling recipe! So delicious too!
I agree Daniela, always a crowd pleaser!
What a delicious Italian recipe! I’m adding this to next week’s meal plan.
Awesome Denay! I hope you and your family enjoy!
I’m vegan but my sister is always asking me to share non-vegan recipes I find while I’m browsing the web. She’s going to love this. Pictures are awesome too.
That is great Deborah! I hope your sister enjoys!
My mouth is watering just looking at the photos. Spicy Italian sausage with peppers has always been a family favorite. I remember when my mamma would make it — my papà was all smiles. It is so tasty — brings back great memories.
Thank you Marisa! Iam glad you enjoy! I love your recipes and I am thrilled you enjoy!
I love make-ahead recipes because they help me stay on top of things. I always have a few dishes ready for various occasions so this Italian Sausage recipe is just what I need!
I agree April,make ahead is so awesome! I hope you enjoy!
Italian sausage and peppers look like the perfect way to improve any sandwich. I’m going to be making this recipe soon.
Excellent Diana! I thank you for commenting and enjoy the sandwich!
I love making Italian sausage & peppers! These sandwiches are easy to make, and perfect for a crowd. My favorite is hot sausage, because I love the kick of spice. But sweet is really good too.
I think everyone loves sausage and peppers! Karyol,enjoy and thank you for commenting!
I love the simplicity of this dish. Italian sausages are usually so flavorful that you really don’t need much to add. Love the addition of peppers in there. Can’t wait to try.
Thank you Veena! I appreciate you commenting! Enjoy!
Such gorgeous colors in this dish! This for me is serious comfort food, I need to make this as soon as I can get ingredients!
Thank you Kylee, I hope you enjoy the sandwich!
I love sausage and peppers…who doesn’t?! Served over a warm loaf of fresh bread and some melted cheese…it’s heaven to me! This looks delicious and now I’m hungry!
I completely agree Catherine! Love sausage and peppers!
I have eaten this dish many times, but never made it. I would not have guessed that it included white wine, but that totally fits the familiar flavors now that I think about it! This recipe looks wonderful and I am adding it to my list.
I love adding white wine to the sauce for the sausages. The wine adds depth to the flavors. I hope you enjoy the sandwich!
I keep coming across sausage and peppers…it must be a sign that I need to make a batch asap! I grew up eating a similar recipe but my mom never put it on a roll and now I really want a sausage and pepper sandwich!
That is great Lauren, it must a sign to make Sausage and Pepper Sandwich! It is so good, enjoy the recipe!
With your recipe I will have an ideal sandwich. Sounds very tasty. Perfect combination of ingredients. Of course I want to try.
Awesome Dan! I am glad you enjoy the sandwich! I’d love to hear back after you make the sandwich!
This sounds so wonderful. The flavors are so perfect. Love Italian sausage and pepper are always a welcome on our table. I can’t wait to try this soon.
I hope you enjoy the sandwich!
sausage and peppers are a family favorite here we eat it once a week and leftovers are the best in sandwiches your looks fabulous
Claudia,these are a family favorite here too!