Italian Sausage and Pepper Skillet
Slices of Italian sausage browned with colorful bell peppers and onions for a hearty low-carb meal.

Total
30 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Italian sausage links, sliced into rounds
- 2 large Bell peppers, assorted colors, sliced into strips
- 1/2 medium Yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on both sides.
- 2
Add the sliced bell peppers and onions to the skillet. Sauté for 8-10 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp and slightly charred.
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the sausage is cooked through.
- 4
Remove from heat and serve immediately, optionally garnished with fresh parsley or parmesan cheese.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
485
24% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbohydrate | 12 g |
| Fat | 38 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 1120 mg |
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