The Ultimate Sausage and Pepper Hoagie

🌭🌶️🧅✨ A timeless dish that’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect for any night of the week. Whether served on its own or piled into a warm hoagie roll, this Italian-American favorite never disappoints!

👉Ingredients:

🔸️4–6 Italian sausages (mild or spicy)

🔸️2 bell peppers (any color), sliced

🔸️1 large onion, sliced

🔸️3 garlic cloves, minced

🔸️2 tbsp olive oil

🔸️¼ cup chicken broth (optional for extra depth)

🔸️1 tsp dried oregano

🔸️1 tsp dried basil

🔸️½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)

🔸️Salt and pepper, to taste

🔸️Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

🔸️Hoagie rolls (optional for serving)

👉Instructions:

✅️1. Cook the Sausages

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausages and cook for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned all around. Remove and set aside.

✅️2. Sauté the Peppers and Onions

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Toss in the sliced bell peppers and onion, cooking for 5–7 minutes until softened. Add the garlic, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes (if using), and season with salt and pepper. Cook 2–3 more minutes until fragrant.

✅️3. Deglaze the Pan (Optional)

Pour in the chicken broth and gently scrape the bottom of the skillet to lift up all the flavorful bits. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes.

✅️4. Combine & Finish

Return the sausages to the pan, nestling them into the pepper and onion mixture. Let everything cook together for another 5–7 minutes, until the sausages are fully cooked and flavors are well combined.

✅️5. Serve It Up!

Enjoy this dish straight from the skillet or pile it high into a soft hoagie roll. Garnish with fresh parsley for a final touch.

👉Helpful Tips:

◾️Boost the Flavor: A splash of balsamic vinegar or spoonful of marinara can add a nice tangy kick.

◾️Complete the Meal: Serve with pasta, rice, or crusty garlic bread.

◾️Make It Ahead: This dish reheats beautifully, so it’s great for meal prep too!

◾️Veggie Swap: Try adding mushrooms or zucchini for a veggie-loaded version.

◾️Serving Idea: Slice the sausages and toss with cooked penne for an easy sausage-pepper pasta.