Ina Garten Sausage and Peppers Recipe
Ina Garten’s sausage and peppers recipe is a great meal for busy weeknights. It is simple, hearty and full of flavor. The sausages get browned and juicy.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausages mild or spicy
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion sliced
- 3 bell peppers red, yellow, green, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Brown the Sausages
- Heat oil in a skillet. Brown sausages on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Cook the Onions and Peppers
- Add onions and peppers to the pan. Cook until soft and slightly charred.
Add Garlic
- Stir in minced garlic. Cook for one minute until fragrant.
Add Tomatoes and Broth
- Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir well.
Add Herbs
- Add oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Mix everything well.
Return Sausages to Pan
- Put sausages back into the pan. Nestle them in the sauce.
Simmer
- Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Make sure sausages cook through.
Garnish and Serve
- Sprinkle parsley on top. Serve hot with bread or pasta.
Notes
- Use fresh bell peppers for bright flavor.
- Brown sausages well for extra taste.
- Don’t overcook peppers; keep them slightly crunchy.
- Use chicken broth for a richer sauce.
- Let it simmer for best flavor.