Quick and Easy Recipes For Sausage and Peppers

Whether eaten on a bun or by itself, sausage withon low until heated through.
peppers is a delicious meal to make for you and your• Sausage and peppers are great by themselves or
family. My first encounter with this tasty sandwich waswith a side of rice. They are also delicious on a brat
at a county fair when I was a youngster. It basicallybun or crusty roll with your favorite condiments.
consisted of spicy Italian sausage, onions, green pepperLow Fat Sausage and Peppers
and a tomato based sauce. Since then I have triedWhat you need:
many different variations of this comfort food favorite.• 14 -16 oz package smoked turkey sausage
You can experiment with different sauces, peppers,• 1 medium onion, sliced
onions and sausage to create your own masterpiece.• 1 large green pepper, cut in strips
Here are a couple quick and easy sausage and• 1 large red pepper, cut in strips
peppers recipes for you to try, just in time for Football• 14.5 oz can crushed tomatoes
Sunday!• 4 oz can sliced mushrooms, drained
Sausage and Peppers• 2 T olive oil
What you need:• 1 t oregano
• 1.5-2 lbs Italian sausage links• 1 t basil
• 2 large onions, sliced• 1/2 t red pepper flakes
• 1 large red or yellow bell pepper, cut in strips• 1/4 t garlic salt
• 1 large green bell pepper, cut in strips• 1/8 t black pepper
• 3/4 t saltWhat you do:
• 1/2 t oregano leaves• Heat 1 T olive oil in a large skillet over med-high
• 2 T olive oilheat. Add onion, peppers, mushrooms, oregano, basil,
What you do:red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to skillet and cook
• Pour about 1/3 c water into a large skillet. Adduntil vegetables are softened but still crisp, stirring
sausage to skillet and cook over med heat until waterfrequently. Remove vegetables from pan. Heat 1 T oil
simmers. Cover skillet and simmer for 5-7 minutes.in skillet. Cut sausage in half lengthwise, then slice in 1/2
Remove cover and continue cooking, turning often, forinch pieces. Add sausage to skillet and cook at
about 20 minutes or until sausage is nicely browned.med-high heat until lightly browned. Add vegetables
Set aside sausage and add olive oil to skillet. Heat oiland crushed tomatoes to skillet and mix. Cook over
and add all remaining ingredients to pan. Cook overmedium-heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through;
med heat until vegetables are browned and tender,serve.
stirring often. Add sausage to skillet, cover and cook