Description
This Sausage and Peppers Skillet is a delicious, hearty one-pan meal featuring savory andouille sausage sautéed with colorful bell peppers and onions, seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic. Quick to prepare and packed with bold flavors, this dish can be served on its own or over rice or noodles for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage and Vegetables
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 12 to 14 ounces andouille sausage, cut into thin rounds (between 1/8-inch and 1/4-inch thickness)
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 small yellow onion, cut into thin strips
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 green onion, sliced, for garnish
- Fresh chopped parsley or basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil and brown sausage: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced andouille sausages, cooking them until browned on all sides, approximately 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté peppers and onions: Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining olive oil to the skillet. Add the red and yellow bell peppers along with the sliced onion. Season with the Italian seasoning and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Add garlic and seasonings: Stir in the minced garlic and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Continue cooking for an additional minute to allow the garlic to release its aroma.
- Return sausage to skillet: Add the browned sausage slices back to the skillet with the vegetables. Cook together for 1 minute, just until the sausage is heated through.
- Adjust seasoning and garnish: Taste the dish and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with red pepper flakes (if using), sliced green onions, and fresh chopped parsley or basil before serving.
- Serve: Serve the sausage and peppers skillet as-is for a low-carb meal or over rice or noodles if desired.
Notes
- On the Grill: This meal is just as good when cooked on a grill. Use a topper, griddle, or slotted skillet to infuse smoky flavor and prevent food from falling through grill gaps.
- Introduce Other Veggies: Substitute or add vegetables like green beans, broccoli, squash, or mushrooms to customize the dish to your liking.
- Change Up the Protein: Try chicken, turkey, or beef sausages, or use chunks of steak, chicken breast, or ham for variety.
- Sausage Options: Almost any link sausage works well—standard kielbasa, bratwurst, Italian sausage, or spicy options like chorizo and andouille. Use turkey kielbasa for a lighter meal.
- You can serve this skillet meal alone or over rice or noodles for a heartier option.
