One-Pan Italian Sausage and Bell Pepper Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

A savory one-pan meal featuring browned Italian sausage, colorful bell peppers, and fluffy rice simmered in a garlic tomato broth. This Italian-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Italian sausage, olive oil, 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 4, 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, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces Italian sausage
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, sliced into strips yellow bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 1 small, diced onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup, rinsed long grain white rice
• 1 can (14.5 oz), undrained diced tomatoes
• 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup grated, for garnish parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped, for garnish fresh basil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz sliced Italian sausage and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
2. Step 2: Add 1 diced small onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 sliced yellow bell pepper, and 1 sliced red bell pepper to the pan. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until vegetables soften and become fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup rinsed long grain white rice and cook for 1 minute to toast the rice slightly.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1 can (14.5 oz) undrained diced tomatoes and 1 1/4 cups chicken broth. Add 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine.
5. Step 5: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and garnish with 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese and 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil before serving.