Sausage and Peppers Skillet

 

Ingredients 

• ▢2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• ▢12 to 14 ounces andouille sausage, cut into thin rounds, between ⅛-inch and ¼-inch thickness
• ▢1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• ▢1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• ▢1 small yellow onion, cut into thin strips
• ▢1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ▢4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
• ▢salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• ▢½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
• ▢1 green onion, sliced, for garnish
• ▢fresh chopped parsley or basil, for garnish

Instructions 

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet set over medium heat.
• Add sliced sausages to the heated oil and cook until browned on all sides; about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Remove sausages from skillet and set them aside.
• Increase heat to medium-high; return skillet to the heat and add remaining olive oil.
• To the skillet add the peppers and onions; season with Italian seasoning and continue to cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until crisp tender.
• Stir in garlic, and season with salt and pepper; continue to cook for 1 more minute.
• Add sausages back to the skillet; cook for 1 minute, or just until heated through.
• Taste for salt and pepper; adjust accordingly.
• Garnish with pepper flakes, green onions, and parsley or basil.