Ina Garten Sausage and Peppers Recipe
Sausage and Peppers is a comforting dish made with pan-seared sausage, sautéed bell peppers, onions, and a rich tomato sauce. It’s a versatile recipe that can be served on its own, over pasta, or in sandwiches for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 35
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Simmeringand Simmeringking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
- Italian sausage – 2 pounds (sweet or spicy, as preferred)
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Red bell peppers – 2, sliced
- Green bell peppers – 2, sliced
- Yellow onion – 2 large, sliced
- Garlic – 3 cloves, minced
- Canned crushed tomatoes – 1 (28-ounce) can
- Tomato paste – 2 tablespoons
- Red wine vinegar – 2 tablespoons
- Dried oregano – 1 teaspoon
- Kosher salt – 1 teaspoon (or to taste)
- Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
- Fresh basil – 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Brown the Sausage
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sausages and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Sauté the Vegetables
- In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and onions and sauté for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the Tomato Sauce
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cook the Sausage and Peppers Together
- Return the browned sausages to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.
- Cover the skillet and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the sausages are cooked through and the flavors meld.
Garnish and Serve
- Sprinkle the dish with fresh basil before serving. Serve warm on its own, over pasta, or in sandwich rolls.