One-Pan Sausage and Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A hearty, hands-off skillet meal with sweet Italian sausage, bell peppers, and onions that develops deep flavor in under 30 minutes. This Italian-American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Italian sausage, bell peppers, red onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 rounds Italian sausage
• 2, thinly sliced (1 red, 1 green) bell peppers
• 1 medium, thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 14 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz sliced Italian sausage and cook for 5 minutes until browned on all sides, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula.
2. Step 2: Add 2 thinly sliced bell peppers and 1 medium sliced red onion to the skillet, stirring to combine. Cook for 4 minutes until peppers begin to soften.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Pour in 14 oz can diced tomatoes and 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, bringing to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 12 minutes until peppers are tender and sauce has thickened.
5. Step 5: Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve hot with crusty bread for dipping.