Description
This Italian Sausage and Pepper Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner. With a mix of Italian sausage, colorful bell peppers, and melted cheese, this baked casserole is a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds Italian sausage (mild or spicy), sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook sausage: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook sliced sausage until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same skillet, cook onion and peppers until softened. Add garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Stir in diced tomatoes and marinara sauce.
- Combine: Return sausage to skillet and simmer. Transfer mixture to a baking dish.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread, over rice, or alongside pasta.
- You can substitute chicken or turkey sausage for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
