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Ina Garten Sausage and Peppers

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lbs Italian sausage sweet, hot, or a mix
  • 3 bell peppers red, yellow, green, sliced
  • 2 large yellow onions sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken stock
  • 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Brown the Sausage – Heat olive oil in a large skillet/Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown sausages on all sides (not fully cooked). Remove and set aside.
  • Sauté the Vegetables – In the same pan, cook onions and peppers for 8–10 minutes until soft and lightly caramelized. Stir in garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
  • Deglaze the Pan – Add white wine (or broth) and scrape up browned bits.
  • Add Tomatoes & Simmer – Stir in crushed tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Return sausages to the pan. Cover and simmer 20–25 minutes, until sausages are cooked through.
  • Garnish & Serve – Top with fresh basil or parsley. Serve warm.

Notes

 

  • Use good-quality sausage for the best flavor.
  • Don’t rush the vegetables — slow cooking brings out sweetness.
  • Mix sweet and hot sausages for a balanced spice level.
  • Even better the next day — perfect for meal prep!