
Sausage and Peppers over Rice
Savory Italian sausage and colorful bell peppers in a rich tomato sauce served over fluffy white rice.
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
Shop the tools- 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
Brown sausages in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove and slice into 1-inch pieces.
In the same skillet, heat olive oil and sauté peppers and onion until softened, about 8 minutes.
Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and pepper.
Return sausage to the skillet and simmer 15-20 minutes until flavors meld.
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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