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Sausage and Peppers

A classic Italian-American dish featuring savory sausage and colorful bell peppers, perfect for a hearty meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Sausage
  • 1 pound Italian sausage sweet or spicy, based on preference
Vegetables
  • 2 medium bell peppers sliced, any color
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking

Method
 

Cooking the Sausage
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
Sautéing the Vegetables
  1. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers, onion, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Slice the cooked sausage into bite-sized pieces and return it to the skillet with the vegetables. Add oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, optionally with crusty bread or over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with different types of sausage or additional vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini.

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