{"id":501,"date":"2026-04-15T19:14:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T19:14:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/?p=501"},"modified":"2026-04-15T19:14:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T19:14:19","slug":"sausage-peppers-and-onions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/?p=501","title":{"rendered":"Sausage, Peppers and Onions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_6722.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_6722.jpeg 512w, https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_6722-240x300.jpeg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This classic Sausage, Peppers and Onions recipe is a simple and flavorful meal made with juicy sausage, sweet bell peppers, tender onions, and garlic in a rich tomato and marsala sauce. It\u2019s a comforting and satisfying dish that works perfectly as a main dinner or served inside warm sandwich rolls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Easy to prepare and ready in under 40 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, family meals, or casual gatherings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prep Time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cook Time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">30 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Total Time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">40 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Servings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4 servings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 tbsp olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 lb sweet Italian turkey sausage (or pork sausage if preferred)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 red bell pepper, sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 yellow bell pepper, sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 green bell pepper, sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 large yellow onion, sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 garlic cloves, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tbsp tomato paste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup marsala wine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>hoagie rolls or sandwich buns (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Brown the sausage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage links and cook for about 7\u20138 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Cook the vegetables<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the same skillet, add the sliced peppers and onions. Cook for 5\u20137 minutes until they begin to soften. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Add flavor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stir in the tomato paste and cook for about 2 minutes to deepen the flavor. Pour in the marsala wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let the sauce simmer for 3\u20134 minutes until slightly reduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Simmer together<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Return the sausages to the skillet. Cover and cook for 10\u201312 minutes until the sausages are fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. Serve<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot as a main dish or inside warm hoagie rolls for a hearty sandwich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Serving Ideas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Serve with crusty bread or sandwich rolls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pair with roasted potatoes or a simple salad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slice the sausage before serving for easier sandwiches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add chili flakes for a spicy version<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turkey sausage creates a lighter version of this recipe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slice vegetables evenly for consistent cooking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The marsala wine adds rich flavor but can be replaced with chicken broth if preferred.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perfect for meal prep and reheats well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This classic Sausage, Peppers and Onions recipe is a simple and flavorful meal made with juicy sausage, sweet bell peppers, tender onions, and garlic in a rich tomato and marsala sauce. It\u2019s a comforting and satisfying dish that works perfectly as a main dinner or served inside warm sandwich rolls. Easy to prepare and ready [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-501","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-family-dinner"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/501","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=501"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/501\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":503,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/501\/revisions\/503"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=501"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=501"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=501"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}