Spicy Ohio-Style Sausage and Peppers Skillet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-05 · Updated 2026-06-05

A hearty skillet dish featuring spicy Italian sausage simmered with sweet bell peppers and onions, inspired by Ohio’s robust comfort food culture. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 35 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 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

• 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, sliced into 1/4-inch strips yellow onion
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb Italian sausage links and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove sausage and slice into 1/2-inch pieces.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 large sliced yellow onion, 1 medium sliced red bell pepper, and 1 medium sliced green bell pepper. Sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes until vegetables start to soften.
3. Step 3: Add 3 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to the vegetables and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Return the sliced sausage to the skillet and add 1/4 cup water to deglaze the pan. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes until peppers are tender and flavors meld.
5. Step 5: Uncover, stir well, and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Serve hot.