Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup sliced) (200g)
  • 2 bell peppers (any color or combination), thinly sliced (about 2 cups sliced) (300g)
  • 1 pound Italian sausage (sweet, hot, or a mix), (450g)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano (5 ml)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (2.5 ml)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (1.25 ml), for extra heat
  • 4 hoagie rolls, Italian rolls, or similar (approximately 6-8 inches/15-20 cm long)
  • Optional: Mustard, ketchup, or marinara sauce

Instructions:

  1. Slice the onion and bell peppers into thin strips. Set aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened and slightly caramelized, about 8-10 minutes. Add the bell peppers and continue to cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook over medium heat, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease. If using whole sausage links, cook them until browned on all sides and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), then slice.
  4. Return the cooked vegetables to the skillet with the sausage. Add the dried oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine and heat through, about 2-3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Warm the hoagie rolls (optional). Fill each roll with the sausage, peppers, and onions mixture. Serve immediately with your favorite condiments. Enjoy this classic sausage peppers and onions recipe!