Description
Hearty Italian sausage and pepper casserole brings rustic comfort straight from Italian kitchens, blending spicy sausage with sweet bell peppers. Melted cheese and herb-infused layers create a soul-warming meal perfect for gathering hungry friends around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound Italian sausage
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F, preparing a casserole dish for a robust Italian-inspired meal.
- Brown Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking into bite-sized pieces until fully cooked and developing a rich golden color.
- Incorporate diced onions, colorful bell pepper slices, and aromatic minced garlic into the skillet, sautéing until vegetables become tender and release their natural sweetness.
- Pour diced tomatoes into the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper to enhance the overall flavor profile of the mixture.
- Carefully transfer the sausage and vegetable combination into the prepared casserole dish, ensuring an even distribution across the surface.
- Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the entire casserole, creating a blanket of melty, golden topping.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven, baking for 20-25 minutes until the cheese transforms into a bubbling, golden-brown layer that signals perfect doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest briefly before serving this hearty, flavor-packed dish to eager diners.
Notes
- Choose high-quality Italian sausage for the most authentic and flavorful result.
- Feel free to mix different colored bell peppers to create a vibrant and visually appealing dish.
- For a lighter version, use turkey or chicken sausage and opt for low-fat mozzarella cheese.
- Enhance the dish’s nutrition by adding extra vegetables like zucchini or spinach during the cooking process.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 495 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg