Cook the Peppers. Add the sliced onion and pepper and cook them down for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to get all of the peppers. Cook until they begin to soften up. I like to get a bit of a char on them. We’re talking Sausage and Peppers, and it just might become one of your new favorites. Print this one out, my spicy food loving friends! And non-spicy food loving friends, too! This recipe is super easy to adapt to any spice level, so if you prefer your food on the milder side, this recipe is sure to please. This sausage and peppers recipe is classic Italian-American food served in Italian delis and restaurants all across the United States. It is traditionally made with Italian sausage and sweet peppers, such as colorful bell peppers, though some cooks like to add other ingredients, like onion, garlic, tomatoes or tomato sauce. I grew up on Italian sausage and peppers. Now I like to make a spicy version (shocker, I know), with jalapeno peppers and sweet peppers along with spicy chili flakes and hot Italian sausage. I’ll show you how to make a milder version in the recipe notes below. Let’s talk about how to make sausage and peppers, shall we? Boom! Done! Sausage and peppers is very easy to make. It’s great for a simple weeknight dinner or an anytime meal. You don’t need a lot of ingredients, with a primary focus on the peppers and the sausages. Time to chow down on some sausage, peppers and onions. Delish! Deglaze. Add the red wine (or broth or water) to the plan to deglaze it. White wine is good, too. Scrape up any of the flavorful brown bits from the bottom. Cook for 3-4 minutes to reduce the liquid. Sauce it Up. Add the tomatoes, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. Return the sausages to the pan - just nestle them into the peppers and marinara sauce. Serve and enjoy! Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy your sausage and peppers! It’s such a great recipe. Let me know if you make it. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you. Did you make a milder version? Spicy version? Let’s hear it!
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NOTE: This recipe was updated on 11/13/20 to include new information and video. It was originally published on 6/3/20.
