One-Pan Sausage and Peppers with Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

Sweet bell peppers and onions caramelized with spicy Italian sausage, finished with a herb-infused pan sauce that pairs perfectly with crusty bread. This Italian-American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Italian sausage links, bell peppers, onions 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

• 12 oz Italian sausage links
• 2, sliced into 1/4-inch strips bell peppers
• 1 large, thinly sliced onions
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage links and cook until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes, then transfer to a plate and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add onions and bell peppers. Cook for 5 minutes until softened, then stir in minced garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Return sausage to the skillet, stir to coat with vegetables, and cook for 5 minutes more until peppers are tender-crisp and flavors meld. Serve immediately.