Name: Sicilian Sausage and Peppers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 to 3 large sweet onions- sliced; 28 -ounces of Mini Sweet peppers, OR 4 large yellow peppers & 3 large reds - seeds removed and sliced; 1/4 tsp. garlic powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 5 to 10 links of Sweet Italian Sausage ( I used Trader Joe's); 1 lemon; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil - divided

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Sicilian Sausage and Peppers is made with 6 ingredients and makes enough to feed a crowd. It is flavorful and very satisfying. Loaded with sausage links, colorful peppers, and sweet onions, and baked with olive oil until peppers are tender, and onions caramelized perfectly. An ideal meal your family and friends will love.

A white oval casserole dish filled with baked colorful peppers and chopped sausages.

Classic Sausage and Peppers

Who doesn’t love sausage and peppers? Our sausage and peppers recipe is a simple and easy recipe, and it makes a hearty meal that never disappoints. We used a mixture of red and yellow peppers, and sliced them. They become so tender, they practically melt in your mouth! And, the sausage bites are baked perfectly. It’s no wonder this recipe is a favorite and a crowd pleaser. Plus, sausage and peppers never get old, it only gets better each time you make it.

Once you make our Sicilian sausage and peppers recipe, you’ll remember it. There are a few steps to pull this dish off, and we’ll show you how easy is it to make it and impress everyone at the table.

Reasons we LOVE Sicilian Sausage and Peppers

The recipe will feed a crowd.
It’s budget-friendly, and can be an inexpensive meal, especially when peppers are in season.
Easy to throw everything in the oven, and bake.
And it reheats beautifully!
Leftovers are great the next day, with a loaf of Italian bread always makes a great lunch for sausage and pepper sandwiches. YUM!

Overview: Ingredients You Will Need:

For our Sicilian Sausage and Peppers recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

ITALIAN SAUSAGE LINKS: You will need about 5 to 10 links of Sweet Italian Sausage.
ONIONS: You will need about 2 to 3 large sweet onions.
PEPPERS: Choose any fresh red and yellow peppers (about 4 large yellow peppers and 3 large reds), or a 28-ounce package of Mini Sweet peppers.
SEASONINGS: You will need some garlic powder and salt.
LEMON: One lemon, for fresh lemon juice.
OLIVE OIL: Choose extra virgin olive oil to get the best flavor with this recipe.

A large baking pan loaded with chopped red and yellow peppers, and onions.

How to Make Sicilian Sausage and Peppers?

If this is your first time making our Sicilian sausage and peppers, no worries, this is a very easy recipe. Plus, our full printable recipe card is located at the bottom. But, let’s run through our steps so you’ll understand what’s involved before you start:

STEP 1. PREP THE VEGGIES: Slice the onions and peppers and transfer them into a large roasting pan.

STEP 2. BROWN THE SAUSAGES: Next, there are two ways you can brown the sausages on all sides but not cooked entirely through.

One way is to quickly grill the sausage links on your outside grill to brown them, or in a skillet on the stovetop for a few minutes on all sides. Squeeze lemon juice over them while you are grilling them (see our notes in recipe card).

The second way is to place them into a “second” baking pan, and pop them into the oven for a few minutes until they are partially cooked and golden.

A blue plate with cooked sausage links, and slicing the links on a white board.

STEP 3: SLICE THE LINKS: Then, remove and slice them into thirds and toss them into the roasting pan with already chopped onions and peppers.

A large baking pan with uncooked peppers and onions, and partially cooked sausages links.

STEP 4. SEASON EVERYTHING: Drizzle extra olive oil over them along with some seasonings, and toss everything to combine.

STEP 5. BAKE IN THE OVEN: Bake for up to 50 minutes, until the peppers are softened and fully cooked. Then remove and serve!

Recipe Tips!

Partially grilling sausages on the barbecue (or in the oven) helps remove some of the fatty greases; therefore, making this sausage casserole less greasy and tastier.
This will ensure the pork sausages are fully cooked, tastier, and leaner for the whole family to enjoy.
The olive oil drizzled into the pan will keep the veggies moist, so if they look a little dry, you can add additional extra virgin olive oil to the pan while they are baking.
You can add more or fewer sausages, onions, and peppers to this recipe, there’s no limit when making this.
Keep in mind: Different ovens will vary cooking times, depending on the oven you may have. So it’s best to keep an eye on them.

A white oval platter filled with a mixture of baked sausage and red and yellow peppers.

An Italian-American Street Food

Sicilian Sausage and Peppers is a typically known as Italian “street food.” Here are a few additional “street food” recipes you may enjoy:

Storing and Reheating:

To Store: It’s best to keep any sausage and peppers leftovers in a sealed container, or baking dish (covered with foil wrap), and keep them chilled in the fridge. They will stay fresh for up to 2 days.
To Reheat: You can easily reheat them in the microwave, or in a preheated oven for a few minutes until they are warm.

An array of colorful peppers and pieces of sausages in a white baking dish.

A Delicious Meal

Your family and friends will love our Sicilian Sausage and Peppers dish!

This is such a delicious and satisfying meal. I bet everyone will rave about it! It’s a great dish to serve at gatherings too! Sausage and Peppers are best served with a loaf of crusty Italian bread to dip in that delicious oil at the bottom of the dish. Plus, you can serve it with any of our 28 best summer salad recipes as a side to complete the dinner.

ENJOY!!

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Sicilian Sausage and Peppers

Yield: 6 to 8 serings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Sicilian Sausage and Peppers are baked in the oven with sweet onions, colorful peppers, and extra virgin olive oil until the peppers and onions are caramelized perfectly. It is an easy, hearty meal and one your whole family will love!

Ingredients

2 to 3 large sweet onions- sliced
28 -ounces of Mini Sweet peppers, OR 4 large yellow peppers & 3 large reds - seeds removed and sliced
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. salt
5 to 10 links of Sweet Italian Sausage ( I used Trader Joe's)
1 lemon
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil - divided

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190C). Adjust the racks inside the oven to fit your roasting pan on the center rack.
First, take a large roasting pan and drizzle generously on the bottom with extra virgin olive oil, at least 2 tablespoons. Toss in your sliced onions and colorful sliced peppers. Add salt and garlic powder and set it aside.
Next, remove sausage links from the package and poke each one a few times with a fork. Then place them on your outside grill (or in a skillet on the stovetop) and grill on medium heat. While you grill them (about 5 minutes), squeeze fresh lemon juice over the links. This will help remove the excess fat along with getting rid of some of the gamy taste from the pork. Grill them just until they are golden brown. *NOTE: They will finish cooking in the oven.
Transfer them to a cutting board and cut each link into thirds. Toss them into your prepared roasting pan with onions and peppers.
Drizzle on top with additional extra virgin olive oil.
Place the roasting rack onto the middle rack inside the oven.
BAKE uncovered, for up to 1 hour total. Check on them after the first 1/2 hour of baking and give them a stir to ensure the peppers on the bottom don't burn. Peppers should be moist and juicy.
Remove and transfer to a serving dish. Cover them with foil wrap until ready to serve. Serve warm.
Serves 6 to 8

Notes

Keep in mind: Different ovens will vary cooking times, depending on the oven you may have. So it's best to keep an eye on them.

For Storing and Reheating:

It's best to keep any sausage and peppers leftovers in a sealed container, or baking dish (covered with foil wrap), and keep them chilled in the fridge. They will stay fresh for up to 2 days.
You can easily reheat them in the microwave, or in a preheated oven for a few minutes until they are warm.

Nutrition Facts: Serving size: 1 serving, Calories335, Total Fat 10.3g, Saturated Fat 2.1g, Cholesterol 7mg, Sodium 249mg, Total Carbohydrate 68.1g, Dietary Fiber 27.1g, Total Sugars 2.4g Protein 12.7g, Calcium 442mg, Iron 29mg, Potassium 1305mg.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 to 8 servings Serving Size: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 335Total Fat: 10.3gCarbohydrates: 68.1gFiber: 27.1gSugar: 2.4gProtein: 12.7g

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