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Italian Sausage and Peppers is one of the easiest and most delicious recipes! Sausages and Peppers are one of those perfect make-ahead recipes too! When I am cooking for a crowd or buffet style, these Italian sausages are always on the menu!

They are also delicious as a Sausage and Pepper Sandwich made with Italian bread!

Italian Sausage and peppers in a large piece of Italian bread with sauteed diced tomatoes

I have been making Italian Sausage and Peppers since I was a young girl! Most of you know my love of cooking started young. This was one of the first recipes I made for my family! This is an easy Italian sausage recipe that is ready in about 30 minutes!

What is even better about sausage and peppers is the versatility of the recipe! The hubs and my boys love it on a hero! Speaking of hero, is it hero, hoagie, or sandwich? We call it a hero in the Northeast, but I know so many who call it a hoagie and then the sandwich! Call it whatever you want, just eat and enjoy!

The girls and I love it over zoodles or pasta when we are upping our carbs!

Sausage, red pepper, yellow pepper, and diced tomatoes to make Sausage and Peppers

How do you make Sausage and Peppers for a crowd?

Italian Sausage and Pepper always makes an appearance at every Baptism, Communion Party, tailgate party I host. It is so easy and I can make it ahead of time and keep it in a throwaway tin until ready to serve. Reheat at 325 degrees for about 20 minutes and serve!

Are Italian Sausage and Peppers healthy?

Here’s the scoop, you can have these sausages in a few different ways. Use either Turkey, Chicken or Pork Sausage. There is more fat in pork sausage. I make this recipe with any of these types of sausage, all delicious! Obviously, the healthiest choice would be turkey or chicken. I do love a good pork sausage, everything in moderation.

Can Sausage and Peppers be frozen?

Absolutely! You know me when there is a sale on sausage or peppers, I always make a large batch of these sausages and freeze in gallon bags! I use my food saver.to ensure the sausage are well sealed to freeze. You can use freezer bags as well!

How long can Sausage and Peppers be kept in the freezer?

When using the food saver, I can keep these sausages in the freezer for about 5 months. In freezer bags, about 3 months. I do make ahead this recipe for parties. I freeze them and defrost the evening before the party!

Is Sausage and Pepper Gluten-Free?

You must check the package of sausage to ensure they are gluten-free if you are on a gluten-free diet! Al Fresco and many Premio sausage are gluten-free!

What can be served with Sausage and Peppers?

Can this Sausage and Pepper Recipe be made in a slow cooker?

Yes! I will add those instructions in the recipe section.

How to Make Sausage and Peppers in the Slow Cooker:

  1. Saute the sausages in a saute pan over medium heat until brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add white wine to the pan and use a wooden spoon to get up any brown bits.
  3. To a slow cooker, add the sausages, wine, and all ingredients. Stir and cook on low for 5 hours.
  4. Serve, and enjoy.
Delicious sausage and pepper with diced tomatoes in a white bowl.

 

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How to Make Sausage and Pepper:

  1. In a large saute pan over medium heat, add olive oil. Add in sausages to brown on all sides. 
    Sausages browning in a silver saute pan to make Sausage and Peppers
  2. Remove sausage when browned. Cut sausages into 1-inch pieces.
  3. Add in onions, peppers, and seasonings. 
    Red and yellow peppers with onions in a silver saute pan being sauteed to make sausage and pepper
  4. Saute for a few minutes to sweat onions. Add in garlic. Saute another minute or two.
  5. Add in white wine and use a wooden spoon to bring up any brown bits at bottom of the pan.
  6. Stir in the tomato paste and diced tomatoes. 
    Peppers, onions, with diced tomatoes and herbs in a silver saute pan
  7. Add the browned sausages back in the pan.
  8. Let simmer about 15-20 minutes to thicken the sauce and finish cooking the Italian Sausage. 
    Sausage sauteed with peppers, onions, diced tomatoes, and seasonings in a large saute pan
  9. Check the sauce, reseason if needed.
  10. For a low-carb alternative, serve with roasted spaghetti squash or cauliflower rice.
  11. 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.

  1. Follow step 1 – 9 above.
  2. Slice Italian bread in half. Toast bread in the oven is optional.
  3. Pile the sausage and pepper into the bread and serve the sandwich.
  4. If I am serving at a buffet, I cut the bread and place it in a tray next to the sausage and pepper for everyone to make their own sandwich.

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Italian Sausage and Pepper:

Easy and delicious sausage and peppers! Add this to your family easy dinner recipes as well as a must serve crowd-pleasing recipe! Great for tailgate and gameday too!

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Sausage and peppers with diced tomatoes in a sandwich on a white plate

Italian Sausage and Peppers

Delicious Italian Sausage sauteed with fresh red and yellow peppers along with onions and spices make a delicious meal! They make a great sandwich! A great weeknight meal, addition to a buffet.
5 from 19 votes
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Course: Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: cooking for a crowd, easy main dish
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 473kcal
Author: Eileen xo

Ingredients

  • 1 -2 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 5 Italian Sausage Links Note 1
  • 2 medium red peppers, seeded and sliced
  • 2 medium yellow peppers, seeded and sliced
  • 1 large onion, peeled and sliced thin
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
  • 14.8 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • salt, to taste
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Instructions

How to Make Skillet Sausage and Peppers

  • In a large saute pan over medium heat, add 1 Tablespoon olive oil and warm olive oil. Add in the sausages to brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove sausages and set aside.
  • To the saute pan, if needed add 2nd Tablespoon of olive oil. Add in peppers and onions. Saute about 5 minutes to sweat onions and soften the peppers.  Add in garlic and saute another minute. 
  • To the pan, add white wine and use a wooden spoon to loosen any brown bits at bottom of the pan. 
  • Stir in the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, black pepper, and salt. Add back in the sausages and let simmer for about 20 minutes. Sausages should be at 165 degrees and check the flavoring in the sauce. Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve your favorite way, on an Italian Bread hero, pasta, zoodles enjoy!

How to Make Slow Cooker Sausage and Pepper

  • Follow Steps 1-3. Once complete, transfer the ingredients to the slow cooker. Then add remaining ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir and cook low for 5-6 hours or high 3 hours.

Notes

Note 1: Your choice of sausage! Pork, Turkey or Chicken as well as hot or sweet. Results will be the same with any of this sausage. The calorie count will differ.  I love a pork sausage when I am indulging! Chicken and turkey sausage are just as delicious! 
Note 2: I am using Pork sausage in the calorie count. Please adjust to either turkey or chicken sausage as they are much lower in calories if using them in your recipe.
Note 3: The nutritional count is only calculating the Italian Sausage and Pepper
 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 949mg | Potassium: 632mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 32.1% | Vitamin C: 90% | Calcium: 7.4% | Iron: 15.9%
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Comments

  5. 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!

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  6. Yes Please!!! I love how easy this is to bring together and how perfect it it to feed a hungry crowd.. lthese ooks amazing!

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  10. 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.

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  11. 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!

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  14. 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.

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  15. 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.

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  16. 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!

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  18. 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.

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  19. 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.

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  21. 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!

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  22. 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.

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