Italian Sausage and Peppers

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut four medium Italian sausages into bite-sized chunks.
  2. 2Add about a tablespoon of olive oil to a pan over medium-high heat.
  3. 3Throw the sausage chunks into the pan and fry until cooked through and golden brown (about 5-6 minutes).
  4. 4Once cooked, move the sausage to the top of the pan.
  5. 5Add half a sliced onion to the pan.
  6. 6Follow with one medium-sized sliced green bell pepper and one medium-sized sliced red bell pepper.
  7. 7Fry the vegetables until they begin to tenderize (about 3-4 minutes).
  8. 8Add four cloves of chopped garlic to the pan.
  9. 9Stir everything around until the garlic becomes fragrant and all ingredients are nicely mixed.
  10. 10Add a tablespoon of tomato paste to the pan.
  11. 11Stir the tomato paste until it coats everything beautifully.
  12. 12Add a teaspoon or two of Italian seasoning.
  13. 13Add a few pepper flakes for heat (optional).
  14. 14Add three to four cracks of salt.
  15. 15Add a good dusting of ground black pepper.
  16. 16Stir and toss until the seasoning completely coats everything and begins to activate.
  17. 17Add a medium-sized can of herb and garlic diced tomatoes.
  18. 18Give everything a good stir.
  19. 19Reduce the heat to medium and let everything simmer for about 10 minutes.
  20. 20Plate the Italian sausage and peppers.

Ingredients

  • 4 medium Italian sausage
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 sliced onion
  • 1 sliced green bell pepper
  • 1 sliced red bell pepper
  • 4 cloves chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 few pepper flakes
  • 3 cracks salt
  • 1 dusting ground black pepper
  • 1 can herb and garlic diced tomatoes

Equipment

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Tips

  • For crunchier peppers, fry them for less time.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.