
Sausage and Peppers Skillet
A hearty, crowd-pleasing one-pan dinner that comes together in under 45 minutes. Juicy Italian sausage links are seared until golden, then simmered with colorful bell peppers, sweet onion, garlic, and a savory tomato sauce. Everything cooks in a single skillet, so cleanup is a breeze — perfect for busy weeknights.
4 servings · Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min · Total 40 min
Italian · Main Course · Dinner
Ingredients
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1.25 lb Italian sausage links sweet or hot, sliced into 1-inch rounds
hot
1 large yellow onion halved and sliced into half-moons
1 whole red bell pepper seeded and sliced into strips
1 whole green bell pepper seeded and sliced into strips
1 whole yellow bell pepper seeded and sliced into strips
4 cloves garlic minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 can diced tomatoes undrained
0.5 cup chicken broth low sodium
2 tbsp olive oil divided
1 tsp smoked paprika
0.5 tsp dried oregano
0.5 tsp kosher salt plus more
0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley roughly chopped
Equipment
Stovetop
Skillet
Pie Dish
Wooden Spoon
Plates
Knife
Pan
Tongs
Cutting Board
Meat Thermometer
Instructions
- Heat ~[1 tablespoon] of @[Olive Oil] in a #[Skillet] over ^[medium-high heat]. Add the @[Italian Sausage] rounds in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, for ~[2–3 minutes] per side until deeply browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce heat to ^[medium] and add the remaining ~[1 tablespoon] of @[Olive Oil] to the same #[Skillet]. Add the sliced @[Yellow Onion] and all the @[Red Bell Pepper], @[Green Bell Pepper], and @[Yellow Bell Pepper]. Season with @[Kosher Salt] and @[Black Pepper]. Cook, stirring occasionally, for ~[6–8 minutes] until the vegetables are softened and beginning to caramelize at the edges.
- Add the @[Garlic], @[Tomato Paste], @[Smoked Paprika], and @[Oregano] to the #[Skillet]. Stir everything together and cook for ~[1–2 minutes] until the @[Tomato Paste] darkens slightly and the @[Garlic] is fragrant.
- Pour in the @[Tomatoes] (with their juices) and @[Chicken Broth]. Stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Nestle the browned @[Italian Sausage] back into the #[Skillet].
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to ^[medium-low]. Cook uncovered for ~[12–15 minutes], stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly and the @[Italian Sausage] is cooked through (%[160°F internal]). Taste and adjust seasoning with @[Kosher Salt] and @[Black Pepper].
- Remove from heat and scatter fresh @[Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley] over the top. Serve straight from the #[Skillet] with crusty bread, hoagie rolls, or over rice or polenta.






