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One-Pan Sausage and Peppers

Juicy Italian sausage seared golden, tossed with sweet charred bell peppers and caramelized onions in one pan. Ready in 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds Italian sausage links about 6 links, sweet or hot
  • 3 ​ bell peppers sliced into 1/2-inch strips
  • 1 ​ large yellow onion sliced into half-moons
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil ​
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano ​
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth ​
  • ​ ​ Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Slice peppers into 1/2-inch strips and onion into half-moons; mince garlic. Do not prick the sausage.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear sausage links 8-10 minutes, turning every 2 minutes, until browned and cooked to 160F internal. Transfer to a plate; leave the rendered fat in the pan.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add peppers and onion; cook 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened with charred edges.
  4. Clear the pan center; add garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir 30 seconds until fragrant, then mix into the vegetables.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits. Simmer about 1 minute until slightly reduced.
  6. Slice sausage into 1-inch pieces on the bias (or leave whole for sandwiches). Return to the pan, sprinkle with oregano, and toss. Simmer 1-2 minutes until heated through. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.