Delicious Super Easy Sausage and Peppers Recipe

This super easy sausage and peppers recipe is a crowd-pleasing dish that combines juicy sausages, colorful bell peppers, and flavorful seasonings. With minimal prep and cooking time, you can have a delicious meal on the table in no time. Serve it on a toasted roll for a classic Italian sausage and peppers sandwich or enjoy it over rice or pasta.

Ingredients

• 4 Italian sausages
• 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat.
2. Add the sausages and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add another tablespoon of olive oil if needed.
4. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers to the pan. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for an additional minute.
6. Return the sausages to the pan and add the diced tomatoes with their juices. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Cover the pan and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sausages are fully cooked and the flavors have melded together.
8. Serve the sausage and peppers hot, either on a toasted roll as a sandwich or over rice or pasta.
9. Enjoy!

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