Sausage and Peppers over Rice
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Sausage and Peppers over Rice

Savory Italian sausage and colorful bell peppers in a rich tomato sauce served over fluffy white rice.

45 min
6 servings
SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Recipe by the SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Developed and reviewed by our editorial team.

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

30m

Servings

6

Difficulty

Medium

Estimated Nutrition

Per serving · estimated

Calories

525

Protein

24 g

Carbs

48 g

Fat

26 g

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Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 lbs Italian sausage links
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cups cooked white rice
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

1

Brown sausages in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove and slice into 1-inch pieces.

2

In the same skillet, heat olive oil and sauté peppers and onion until softened, about 8 minutes.

3

Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.

4

Stir in crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and pepper.

5

Return sausage to the skillet and simmer 15-20 minutes until flavors meld.

6

Serve over hot rice and garnish with fresh basil.

Chef's Comfy Tip

This dish gets even better as leftovers - the flavors really develop overnight!

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