Description
This Cheesy Italian Sausage Bake with Peppers recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines savory Italian sausage with colorful bell peppers, zesty marinara sauce, and gooey melted cheese. It’s a perfect comfort food for a family dinner or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Italian Sausage Bake:
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or hot, casings removed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Pepper Mix:
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 small red onion (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Other Ingredients:
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (drained)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Sausage: Brown and cook Italian sausage in a skillet, then set aside.
- Sauté Peppers: Sauté bell peppers, onion, garlic, seasonings, and tomatoes in the skillet.
- Combine: Mix in marinara sauce and return the sausage to the skillet.
- Bake: Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, top with cheeses, and bake until bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, rice, or cauliflower rice.
- Substitute with turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- Add zucchini or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
