Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
8 unit

sweet Italian sausage

casings removed, cut into bite size pieces

1.5 tbsp

olive oil

1 unit

sweet onion

halved and sliced

3 unit

green bell peppers

sliced

29 oz

tomato sauce

Step 1
~6 min

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2
~6 min

Cut sausages into bite-sized pieces and remove casings.

Step 3
~6 min

Bake cut up sausages for about 20 minutes.

Step 4
~6 min

While sausage is cooking, add olive oil and sliced onion to a large skillet.

Step 5
~6 min

Sauté onion until translucent.

Step 6
~6 min

Once sausage is done baking, add it to the skillet with the onions.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 7
~6 min

Add tomato sauce to the skillet.

Step 8
~6 min

Cook for 20 minutes.

Step 9
~6 min

Add the sliced green bell peppers to the skillet.

Step 10
~6 min

Cook for an additional 20 minutes, until peppers are tender.

Step 11
~6 min

Serve over rice.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat.

For a richer flavor, use homemade tomato sauce.

Grill the sausages for a smoky flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sausage and peppers can be made a day ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with garlic bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic Bread
Green Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Popular at street fairs and backyard barbecues.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer barbecues
Street fairs

Occasion Tags

Dinner
Casual Gathering
Potluck

Popularity Score

75/100

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