Entrée: Italy – Salsiccia e Peperoni (Italian Sausage and Peppers)

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 25 min

Total 40 min

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) Italian beef sausage
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 large onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: crusty Italian bread for serving

Instructions

1. **Prepare the Sausages:** Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian beef sausages and cook until browned on all sides but not fully cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove the sausages from the pan and set aside.

2. **Cook the Vegetables:** In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers to the pan, and sauté until they are soft and slightly caramelized, about 7-8 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, and cook for another 2 minutes.

3. **Combine Ingredients:** Return the sausages to the skillet with the vegetables. Lower the heat and cover the skillet. Allow everything to cook together until the sausages are cooked through, about 10-15 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

4. **Serve:** Serve the Italian sausage and peppers on a platter or stuffed inside crusty Italian bread for a delicious sandwich.