Description
A delightful dish combining spicy Italian sausage, colorful bell peppers, and zesty herbs in a hearty casserole, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2–3 bell peppers (any color, sliced)
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Parmesan cheese (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Toss in the sliced bell peppers, onion, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Transfer the sausage and pepper mixture into a baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through.
- Serve hot, topping with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For added richness, use a mix of sweet and spicy Italian sausage. A splash of red wine can enhance flavor, and don’t skip the cheese topping for creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Italian, sausage, casserole, easy dinner, comfort food, weeknight meal