Description
Sausage and Peppers Skillet is a flavorful and easy one-pan meal featuring savory andouille sausage cooked with sweet bell peppers, onions, and aromatic Italian seasonings. This classic American dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering, offering a perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and savory flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage
- 12 to 14 ounces andouille sausage, cut into thin rounds (between ⅛-inch and ¼-inch thickness)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Vegetables & Seasoning
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 small yellow onion, cut into thin strips
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish
- 1 green onion, sliced
- Fresh chopped parsley or basil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and cook sausage: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced andouille sausages and cook them until browned on all sides, approximately 5 to 6 minutes. Once browned, remove the sausages from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté peppers and onions: Increase the heat to medium-high and add the remaining olive oil to the same skillet. Add the sliced red and yellow bell peppers along with the yellow onion. Season with Italian seasoning and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes, until the vegetables become crisp-tender.
- Add garlic and season: Stir in the minced garlic, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Continue cooking for an additional 1 minute, allowing the garlic to become fragrant but not burnt.
- Combine sausage with vegetables: Return the cooked sausage to the skillet with the peppers and onions. Cook everything together for 1 minute, just until the sausage is heated through and flavors meld.
- Finish and garnish: Taste the skillet mixture for seasoning and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with red pepper flakes (if using), sliced green onions, and fresh chopped parsley or basil. Serve immediately.
Notes
- On the Grill: This dish can be prepared on a grill using a topper, griddle, or slotted skillet to add smoky flavor and prevent ingredients from falling through the grill grates.
- Introduce Other Veggies: Feel free to substitute or add other vegetables like green beans, broccoli, squash, mushrooms, or your favorites for variety.
- Change Up the Protein: Try chicken, turkey, or beef sausages, or even chunks of steak, chicken breast, or ham to customize the dish.
- Sausage Options: Any link sausage works well; kielbasa, bratwurst, Italian sausage, or spicy varieties like andouille and chorizo add distinctive flavors. Use turkey kielbasa for a lighter option.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve as-is for a low-carb meal or over rice or noodles for a heartier dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
