One Pan Sausage and Peppers
One Pan Sausage and Peppers is a fast, flavorful weeknight meal made with juicy sausage, sweet peppers, and rich tomato sauce—all in one skillet. It’s hearty, satisfying, and cleanup’s a breeze.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage sweet or hot, casings removed
- 1 large green bell pepper cored, seeded, and sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper cored, seeded, and sliced
- 1 large onion sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes 1 can
- 15 ounces tomato sauce 1 can
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook for 8–10 minutes, breaking it up until browned.
- Stir in onion and both bell peppers. Cook for 5–7 minutes until vegetables soften. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15–20 minutes. Stir occasionally and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
Serve it over pasta, rice, or tucked into hoagie rolls. Freezer-friendly and great for meal prep. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 22gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1400IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 4mg
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