One-Pan Italian Sausage and Pepper Skillet

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

A quick and hearty skillet meal combining Italian sausage, bell peppers, and tomatoes simmered in fragrant herbs. This italian-inspired pork ready in about 30 minutes pairs medium, sliced into thin wedges onion, minced garlic cloves, can, undrained diced tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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

• 1 lb, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds Italian sausage links
• 1 large, sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced into strips yellow bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into thin wedges onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 14 oz can, undrained diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb sliced Italian sausage rounds and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium sliced onion, 1 large red bell pepper sliced into strips, and 1 large yellow bell pepper sliced into strips to the skillet. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables soften and edges begin to caramelize.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried basil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Pour in 14 oz undrained diced tomatoes, bring to a simmer, and reduce heat to medium-low. Let cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the sausage and peppers nicely. Serve hot.