Crisp-Edged Sausage and Sweet Pepper Skillet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

A simple one-pan meal featuring savory Italian sausage and vibrant bell peppers with a hint of garlic and red pepper flakes. This Latin American recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Italian sausage links, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz Italian sausage links
• 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1 medium, thinly sliced yellow bell pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Add 12 oz Italian sausage links and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Remove sausage from skillet and set aside. Add 1 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper and 1 medium thinly sliced yellow bell pepper to the skillet, cooking for 4-5 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
4. Step 4: Return sausage to the skillet, add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, cooking for 1 minute until flavors meld.