One-Pan Sausage and Peppers with Red Onions

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

A simple, flavorful weeknight dinner with Italian sausage, bell peppers, and caramelized onions. This italian-inspired quick meals ready in about 22 minutes pairs olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 415 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Ingredients

• 12 oz, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds Italian sausage
• 2 medium, sliced into thin strips bell peppers
• 1 medium, sliced into thin half-moons red onions
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Add 12 oz sliced Italian sausage and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides.
3. Step 3: Push sausage to the side of the skillet and add 2 medium sliced bell peppers and 1 medium sliced red onion. Cook for 4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
4. Step 4: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp dried oregano to the vegetables, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Stir in sausage and add 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar and 1/2 tsp salt. Cook for 2 more minutes, stirring frequently, until peppers are tender-crisp and onions are caramelized.