Sautéed Italian Sausage and Peppers with Garlic and Herbs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

A vibrant skillet dish featuring spicy Italian sausage cooked with sweet bell peppers, onions, and fresh garlic, seasoned with fragrant herbs. This Italian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Italian sausage links, red bell pepper, green bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch strips green bell pepper
• 1 large, thinly sliced yellow onion
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 10 leaves, chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 Italian sausage links and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove sausage and slice into 1/2-inch pieces.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 large thinly sliced yellow onion, 1 sliced red bell pepper, and 1 sliced green bell pepper. Sauté over medium heat for 7 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
3. Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (if using) to the vegetables. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Return the sliced sausage to the skillet, toss with 10 chopped fresh basil leaves, and cook for another 2 minutes to combine flavors. Serve warm.