Description
A flavorful and easy one-pan meal featuring spicy andouille sausage cooked with colorful bell peppers and onions, seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic. This skillet dish offers a perfect balance of smoky, savory, and slightly spicy notes, making it a quick and hearty dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 12 to 14 ounces andouille sausage, cut into thin rounds (1/8-inch to 1/4-inch thickness)
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 small yellow onion, cut into thin strips
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
Seasonings and Garnishes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 green onion, sliced, for garnish
- Fresh chopped parsley or basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the sausages.
- Cook the sausage: Add the sliced andouille sausages to the hot oil and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 to 6 minutes. This browning develops the sausage’s flavor and texture.
- Remove sausage: Take the sausages out of the skillet and set them aside to free up space for cooking the vegetables.
- Increase heat and add oil: Turn the heat to medium-high and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil back into the skillet.
- Cook peppers and onions: Add the red and yellow bell peppers along with the sliced yellow onion into the skillet. Season with Italian seasoning and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender but still vibrant.
- Add garlic and season: Stir in the minced garlic, then add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Cook for an additional minute to release the garlic’s aroma without burning it.
- Combine sausage and vegetables: Return the browned sausages to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until everything is heated through.
- Final seasoning: Taste the mixture and adjust the salt and pepper as needed to balance flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with optional red pepper flakes, sliced green onions, and fresh chopped parsley or basil before serving. Enjoy the skillet immediately.
Notes
- This dish can also be cooked on a grill using a griddle or slotted skillet to achieve a smoky flavor while preventing ingredients from falling through the grates.
- If bell peppers are not preferred, substitute with other vegetables such as green beans, broccoli, squash, or mushrooms.
- For variety, use alternative proteins like chicken, turkey, or beef sausages, or even chunks of steak, chicken breast, or ham.
- Any sausage type works well, including kielbasa, bratwurst, Italian sausage, chorizo, or Andouille for spicier notes. Turkey kielbasa is a lighter option.
- This skillet meal can be served alone or over rice, noodles, or your favorite grain for a more complete dish.
