Sausage, Peppers and Onions Recipe

Sauteed Sausage with Peppers and Onions

• Difficulty: Simple
• Makes: 4 to 6 servings
• Nutritional Info Per Serving
  Serving: 1 of 6
  Calories: 365
  Total Fat: 17 g
  Saturated Fat: 3 g
  Carbohydrates: 28 g
  Fiber: 4 g
  Sugars: 6 g
  Protein: 19 g
  Cholesterol: 57 mg
  Sodium: 739 mg
• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound sweet Italian turkey sausage
• 2 red bell peppers, sliced
• 2 yellow onions, sliced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup Marsala wine
• 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 4 to 6 fresh Italian sandwich rolls (optional)

Instructions

1. Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausages and brown evenly on all sides, about 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and drain excess fat if needed.
2. Keep the skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced peppers and onions, season with salt and pepper, and saut until they begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the oregano, basil, and chopped garlic and cook 2 more minutes.
3. Stir in the tomato paste until blended. Add the Marsala, diced tomatoes, and red pepper flakes if using; scrape any browned bits from the pan and bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Cut the sausages into 1-inch pieces and return them to the skillet. Combine and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 20 minutes.
5. Serve in bowls or spoon the mixture into sandwich rolls (hollow out the bottom halves if desired), top with the roll tops, and serve immediately.

Serving Suggestions and Tips

• Enjoy as a main dish or serve in rolls for hearty sandwiches.
• Substitute chicken or pork sausage for different flavor profiles.
• Adjust heat by varying the amount of red pepper flakes.
• Let the dish rest a few minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
• Add vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini as desired, adding them according to their cooking times to avoid overcooking.

Expert Advice for Flavor

• Thoroughly browning the sausage builds deep flavordon't rush this step.
• Scraping the pan to release browned bits enriches the sauce.
• Simmer gently so sausages stay tender and the sauce develops fully.
• Add fresh herbs near the end of cooking for the brightest flavor.

Recipe Notes

• Scale the recipe up or down easily to feed more or fewer people.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat gently, adding a splash of water if the sauce becomes too thick.