Description
This Italian Sausage and Pepper Casserole is a delicious one-pan meal that combines savory Italian sausage, colorful bell peppers, and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for a cozy family dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
Italian Sausage:
- 1 1/2 pounds Italian sausage (sweet or spicy, cut into 1-inch pieces)
Vegetables:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion (sliced)
- 3 bell peppers (red, green, yellow – sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Other:
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (drained)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brown the Sausage: Brown the Italian sausage pieces in a skillet. Set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Sauté onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Add diced tomatoes and sausage back to the skillet. Cook briefly to blend flavors.
- Assemble Casserole: Transfer mixture to a baking dish. Top with cheeses.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, rice, or on hoagie rolls for a hearty meal.
- Try turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
