Pan-Seared Sausage with Sweet Peppers and Onions

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-16 · Updated 2026-06-16

Juicy Italian sausage links pan-seared with sweet bell peppers and onions for a flavorful, quick-cooked meal. This italian-inspired pork ready in about 25 minutes pairs large red bell pepper, large yellow onion, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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

• 4 links (about 1 lb) Italian sausage links
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 1 large yellow onion
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 Italian sausage links and cook for 6-7 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides.
2. Step 2: Dice 1 large red bell pepper and 1 large yellow onion into 1/2-inch pieces. Push sausages to one side of the skillet, add the diced vegetables and 2 minced garlic cloves to the other side, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper over the vegetables, stir to combine, and cook all together for another 5 minutes until sausages are cooked through and vegetables are tender.