Italian Sausage & Peppers Breakfast Skillet

Ingredients

• 10 oz Italian sausage (pork or turkey)
• 1 Bell pepper
• 0.5 Yellow onion
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic(optional)
• 0.5 cup Crushed tomatoes(optional)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice(optional)
• 2 cups Cooked potatoes or polenta (optional for serving)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Slice bell pepper and onion. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add sausage and cook, breaking it up, until browned, 6–8 minutes.

3. 3

   Add onion and bell pepper; cook 5–7 minutes until softened.

4. 4

   Stir in garlic (if using), Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute.

5. 5

   Add crushed tomatoes (if using) and simmer 2 minutes to thicken.

6. 6

   Finish with lemon juice (optional). Serve with potatoes or polenta if desired.