ITALIAN SAUSAGE PEPPERS AND ONIONS

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 45 mins | Yield: 6 Servings

This recipe has always been a part of my family since I was a little kid! My Grandma used to cook this all the time! I am so grateful to her for giving this recipe to me because now I get to share it with you as well. How awesome is that? Feel free to tweak this recipe to your liking. Have a great day, friends. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS :

• 1/4 c extra-virgin olive oil
• 1-lb sweet Italian sausage
• 2 bell peppers, sliced
• 2 yellow onions, sliced
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 c Marsala wine (or chicken broth)
• 1 (15-oz) can diced tomatoes
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional

DIRECTIONS :

1. Place a skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium.
2. Add oil and allow it to become hot.
3. Add the sausages and cook each side for about 10 minutes or until brown.
4. Remove the sausage from the skillet onto a clean plate.
5. In the same pan, add basil, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Sauté for about a minute or until aromatic.
6. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, Marsala wine, and chilli flakes. Stir until well combined.
7. Add the onions, peppers, salt, and pepper. Sauté until translucent. Allow the mixture to simmer for a few minutes.
8. Put the sausages back to the skillet as well as the veggies.
9. Turn the heat down to low and simmer everything for about 15 minutes or until the texture of the sauce becomes thick.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!

Note:

This dish is best served with mashed potatoes, rice, and pasta.

Nutrition Facts:

Serving Size: 1, Amount Per Serving: Calories 251 | Total Fat 16g | Saturated Fat 4g | Trans Fat 0g | Unsaturated Fat 11g | Cholesterol 23mg | Sodium 1166mg | Carbohydrates 13g | Fiber 2g | Sugar 5g | Protein 14g