Italian Sausage Peppers Onions (Print Version)
Sausage, peppers, and onions simmered in savory Marsala tomato sauce. Easy and comforting skillet meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1 pound sweet Italian sausage
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2 bell peppers, sliced
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2 yellow onions, sliced
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
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1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
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4 garlic cloves, chopped
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 cup Marsala wine (or chicken broth)
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1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
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Salt to taste
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
# Directions:
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Heat the olive oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausages and cook until browned on both sides, about 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and drain.
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Keeping the skillet over medium heat, add Italian seasoning, chopped basil, and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
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Stir in the Marsala wine, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well to combine.
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Add the bell peppers, onions, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
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Return the sausages to the skillet with the vegetable mixture. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
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Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, polenta, cauliflower rice, or as a sandwich in hollowed-out hoagie rolls.
# Notes:
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This skillet dinner is quick, versatile, and works well with a variety of serving options.