Italian Sausage & Bell Pepper Skillet

Name: Italian Sausage & Bell Pepper Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 sweet Italian sausage (about 4 ounces, sliced); 1 teaspoon olive oil; 0.5 bell pepper (medium, sliced); 0.25 yellow onion (small, sliced); 0.5 clove garlic (minced); 0.25 cup crushed tomatoes; 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.25 teaspoon dried basil; 2 tablespoon water; 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 pinch black pepper; 1 slice Italian bread (small, warmed or toasted)

Sweet Italian sausage sautéed with colorful bell peppers and onions in a savory tomato sauce, served alongside crusty Italian bread for a comforting and flavorful quick dinner.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 1
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.84/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 sweet Italian sausage (about 4 ounces, sliced)
1 teaspoon olive oil
0.5 bell pepper (medium, sliced)
0.25 yellow onion (small, sliced)
0.5 clove garlic (minced)
0.25 cup crushed tomatoes
0.25 teaspoon dried oregano
0.25 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoon water
0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch black pepper
1 slice Italian bread (small, warmed or toasted)

Instructions

Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1 sliced link of sweet Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up slightly, until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside, reserving a tablespoon of drippings.
Add 1/2 sliced bell pepper and 1/4 sliced yellow onion to the skillet with any reserved drippings. Sauté for 5 minutes, until vegetables are tender-crisp. Add 1/2 clove minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
Stir in 1/4 cup crushed tomatoes, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon dried basil, 2 tablespoons water, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
Return the cooked Italian sausage to the skillet and stir to combine. Simmer for 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Serve immediately with 1 small slice of warm or toasted Italian bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Notes

Add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top for extra flavor.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 420
Protein: 22.5 g
Carbohydrates: 30.1 g
Fat: 24.5 g
Fiber: 4.1 g
Sodium: 880 mg
Saturated Fat: 9.5 g
Sugar: 6.8 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg