Description
Savory sausage scallopini dances with rich Italian flavors, blending tender meat and zesty seasonings. Culinary enthusiasts will discover a simple yet elegant dish that brings Mediterranean warmth right to their dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 package Italian sausage
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Cooking and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 jar (24 ounces / 680 grams) marinara sauce
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Carefully brown sausages on all sides until golden, rotating periodically to ensure even coloration. Transfer sausages to a separate plate.
- Without cleaning the skillet, add remaining olive oil. Introduce sliced onions and bell peppers, sautéing until vegetables soften and develop slight caramelization, approximately 5-7 minutes. Incorporate minced garlic and continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes to release aromatic flavors.
- Reintroduce browned sausages into the vegetable mixture. Pour marinara sauce over the ingredients, gently stirring to distribute sauce evenly. Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Reduce heat to low, cover skillet, and allow mixture to simmer for 20-25 minutes. Ensure sausages reach complete internal cooking and flavors thoroughly integrate and intensify.
- Present sausage scallopini piping hot, either nestled within a toasted roll or elegantly draped over pasta. Optional garnish of fresh basil or parsley adds vibrant color and complementary herbal notes.
Notes
- Select high-quality sausages with robust flavors like Italian or spicy varieties for deeper taste profiles.
- Slice sausages diagonally before cooking to increase surface area and enhance caramelization.
- Keep vegetables uniformly cut to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Experiment with different bell pepper colors like red, yellow, and green for vibrant visual appeal and varied nutritional benefits.
- Replace marinara sauce with lighter tomato broth for lower-calorie version.
- Add red pepper flakes for extra heat and complexity.
- Gluten-free option: Serve over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice instead of traditional pasta.
- Fresh herbs like oregano or thyme can elevate the overall flavor complexity.
- Allow simmering time for sauce to reduce and concentrate flavors, creating richer taste experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg