Best 6 Italian Pepper And Sausage Dinner Recipes

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Preparing a savory and satisfying Italian pepper and sausage dinner is an opportunity to bring the vibrant flavors of Italian cuisine into your kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned cook looking to master a classic dish or a culinary novice seeking an easy-to-follow recipe, this article has something for everyone. We'll guide you through the process of selecting the finest ingredients, creating a flavorful sauce, and perfectly cooking the sausage and peppers. Along the way, we'll share helpful tips and tricks to ensure your Italian pepper and sausage dinner is a delightful culinary experience that will impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPER SKILLET DINNER



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Beef sausage, red bell pepper, and Knorr® Rice Sides™ Herb and Butter make a quick weeknight meal sure to satisfy the whole family!

Provided by Mrs Wolfie

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Knorr®

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons buttery spread
½ white onion, diced
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 (14 ounce) beef smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 (5.4 ounce) package Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Herb & Butter
¼ cup 1% milk
2 teaspoons dried minced garlic
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Melt buttery spread over medium heat in a non-stick skillet. Add onion, bell pepper, and sausage. Saute until sausage is lightly browned on the edges and vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer mixture to a bowl; keep warm.
  • In the same pan, prepare Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Herb & Butter according to package directions.
  • When rice is tender, transfer the meat and vegetable mixture back to the skillet. Increase heat to medium low. Stir in milk, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Serve with additional cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 70.6 mg, Fat 35.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 20.4 g, Sodium 1240.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS



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This fast and easy Italian Sausage and Peppers is the perfect anytime dinner recipe. A tasty one skillet recipe that is low carb and gluten free.

Provided by Rosemary Molloy

Categories     Main Dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
2-3 Italian sausages (cut into large bite size pieces)
3 large peppers sliced (any colour you want, although I like a mix)
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1-2 dashes pepper or hot pepper flakes
1-2 springs rosemary
1/2-1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • In a large pan add the olive oil and sliced sausage, cook turning often, for approximately two minutes on medium heat or until lightly browned.
  • Add the sliced peppers, spices and water. Cover the pan and cook on low/medium heat for approximately 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
  • Remove the cover and cook stirring occasionally (so it doesn't burn) on medium/high (not too high) heat for approximately 10-15 minutes or until cooked. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 57 mg, Sodium 746 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ITALIAN SAUSAGE, PEPPERS, AND ONIONS



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My family has been using this very simple and delicious recipe for sausage, peppers, and onions for years and years now. For an extra kick, try using half sweet sausage and half hot sausage!

Provided by GIGI9801

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 (4 ounce) links sweet Italian sausage
2 tablespoons butter
1 yellow onion, sliced
½ red onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 large red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ cup white wine

Steps:

  • Place the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown on all sides. Remove from skillet, and slice.
  • Melt butter in the skillet. Stir in the yellow onion, red onion, and garlic, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in red bell pepper and green bell pepper. Season with basil, and oregano. Stir in white wine. Continue to cook and stir until peppers and onions are tender.
  • Return sausage slices to skillet with the vegetables. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until sausage is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 96.1 mg, Fat 39.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 857 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

EASY ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS



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My sister was hosting a birthday party and asked me to bring sausage and peppers. I'd never made them before, so I altered a braised pepper recipe. Now family members request this dish often.-Jeanne Corsi, Arnold, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 pounds Italian sausage links, cut into 3/4-inch slices
4 medium green peppers, cut into thin strips
1 medium onion, thinly sliced and quartered
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons chicken broth
6 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the remaining ingredients. , Cover and cook for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring, occasionally. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 657mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

ITALIAN PEPPER AND SAUSAGE DINNER



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It seems like I make this with my eyes closed already. The family loves it as well as guests. You can make as much as you want and if you are lucky to have leftovers, it's better the second time around. Enjoy!

Provided by glitter

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lb Italian sausage, sweet and taken out of the casing (or ask the butcher for the ground sausage meat..it saves time)
1 red bell pepper, sliced thinly
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced thinly
1 large yellow onion, sliced
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 1/2 cups stewed tomatoes
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
salt
fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons romano cheese
grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, to sprinkle over finished dish
top with a few fresh basil leaf
1 lb muti-flavored rotini noodles, cooked al dante

Steps:

  • In a large,skillet brown the sausage until it is cooked through.
  • Drain the fat and drain the sausage on paper towels.
  • In the same pan heat your olive oil add and sauté the peppers, and onions, until the onion is translucent,then add the garlic and sauté gently but do not brown your garlic.
  • This will make the dish bitter.
  • The vegetables should be tender.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, spices, Romano cheese and sausage.
  • Cover the pan and simmer all over a medium-low heat for 8-10 minute.
  • If your mixture seems too thick you can add a little water or red wine.
  • While the meat mixture is cooking, the pasta can be prepared as per directions.
  • You do not want to overcook your pasta.
  • You want a little firmness to your noodles.
  • When you are ready to serve use a large platter.
  • The noodles first, then spoon the meat mixture over.
  • Mix slightly.
  • Sprinkle with the Parigiano-Reggiano and place your fresh basil leaves atop.
  • This goes well with a full bodied red wine, a green salad with Italian oil and vinegar dressing, and most of all a good hard crusted peasant bread.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS



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Clair Arrico of Portsmouth, Rhode Island shares the dish her mother used to make. "It's easy and convenient, thanks to the purchased spaghetti sauce the recipe calls for," she details.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Italian sausage links, casings removed
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
1-1/4 cups spaghetti sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
2 Italian sandwich rolls or submarine buns, split

Steps:

  • Cut sausage into 3/4-in. pieces. In a skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until sausage is browned; drain. Stir in the peppers, spaghetti sauce, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano and parsley. , Place in a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until sausage and peppers are tender, stirring every 20 minutes. Serve on rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581 calories, Fat 25g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 1656mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose good quality sausage: Use a sausage that is made with fresh, flavorful meat and has a good balance of spices.
  • Slice the sausage thinly: This will help it cook evenly and prevent it from becoming dry.
  • Use a variety of bell peppers: Different colored bell peppers will add color and flavor to the dish.
  • Sauté the vegetables until they are tender: This will help bring out their natural sweetness and flavor.
  • Use a good quality marinara sauce: A flavorful marinara sauce will make all the difference in this dish.
  • Simmer the sausage and vegetables in the sauce for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the dish over pasta or rice: This will help soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

This Italian pepper and sausage dinner is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. With its simple ingredients and flavorful sauce, this dish is a winner. Serve it over pasta or rice, and don't forget the Parmesan cheese!

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