One-Pan Sausage and Peppers with Cherry Tomatoes
A vibrant, one-pan meal featuring spicy sausage, colorful bell peppers, and sweet cherry tomatoes, ready in 35 minutes. This italian-inspired one pot ready in about 35 minutes pairs Italian sausage, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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, casings removed Italian sausage
- 2, 1 red and 1 green, thinly sliced bell peppers
- 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 small, thinly sliced onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil
Equipment for this recipe
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 12 oz Italian sausage (casings removed) and cook for 5 minutes, breaking into small pieces with a spoon until browned.
- Step 2: Add 2 bell peppers (thinly sliced), 1 small onion (thinly sliced), and 1 tsp dried oregano. Season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
- Step 3: Stir in 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved) and cook for 3-4 minutes until tomatoes burst and release juice. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup fresh basil and serve immediately.
Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pan Sausage and Peppers with Cherry Tomatoes take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover One-Pan Sausage and Peppers with Cherry Tomatoes?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep italian sausage from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pan Sausage and Peppers with Cherry Tomatoes?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale One-Pan Sausage and Peppers with Cherry Tomatoes for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with One-Pan Sausage and Peppers with Cherry Tomatoes?
Italian one pot like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
One-pan magic! Saved so much time and cleanup on a busy weeknight.
- ★★★★★
The cherry tomatoes added such a bright pop of flavor! Made this for date night and my partner devoured it.
- ★★★★★
My kids begged for seconds. The tomatoes made it feel fancy but it was so easy.
