Sausage, Peppers and Onions Skillet {One Pan!}

Name: Sausage, Peppers and Onions Skillet {One Pan!}
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 4 turkey sausages (1 lb of sausage); 1 (8oz) package mushrooms, quartered; 2 yellow onions, sliced; 1 each green, yellow and red pepper, chopped; 4 cloves garlic minced; 1 tsp each Salt & pepper; 1 tsp red chili flakes (cut in half or leave out if you don't like spicy); 1/2 cup jarred pasta sauce

This Sausage, Peppers and Onions Skillet is an easy one-pan weeknight dinner made with turkey sausage, bell peppers, onions and pasta sauce.

A skillet with sausage, peppers and onions.

Ingredients for sausage, peppers and onions: sausages, olive oil, mushrooms, onion, bell peppers, chili flakes, garlic, pasta sauce and salt and pepper.

Ingredients and substitutions

Olive oil – or any other neutral cooking oil like avocado or canola oil.
Turkey sausages – swap out for another kind of sausage or make your own homemade turkey sausage.
Mushrooms – you can use any veggie of your choice like broccoli, carrots, cabbage, cauliflower, zucchini or even green beans.
Yellow onions – white or red onions would also work in this recipe.
Green, yellow and red pepper – use any combination of bell peppers or another veggie of your choice.
Garlic – fresh minced garlic is best but jarred minced garlic will work in a pinch.
Salt & pepper – to taste.
Red chili flakes – cut this out altogether or just use half if you’re not a big fan of spice.
Jarred pasta sauce – use your favourite jarred spaghetti sauce or even canned crushed tomatoes.

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How to make sausage, peppers and onions

Steps 1 and 2 for making sausage, peppers and onions: Cook sausage then slice it once cooled.

Step 1: Cook the sausage.

Heat olive oil over med-high heat in large frying pan. Add turkey sausages and cook for 10 minutes.

Step 2: Slice sausage.

Remove sausage from heat and slice into coins once cooled.

Steps 3 and 4 for making sausage, peppers and onions: Cook the mushrooms then saute the peppers and onion.

Step 3: Cook the mushrooms.

Without wiping pan clean, add mushrooms to skillet and sauté until juices start to release, about 5 minutes.

Step 4: Sauté the onions and peppers.

Add onions and peppers, cooking another 2 minutes or so.

Steps 5 and 6 for making sausage, peppers and onions: Add in rest of the ingredients then cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 5: Add in the rest of the ingredients.

Add sausages back in, along with garlic, salt & pepper and red chili flakes. Add pasta sauce. Cook mixture another 2-3 minutes until sausages are fully cooked and veggies are softened.

Step 6: Dig in or store for later!

Divide among 4 meal prep bowls or enjoy for dinner.

What kind of sausage to use

I use turkey sausage in this sausage peppers and onions recipe to keep it leaner and healthier, but you can use any type of sausage you'd like!

If you're really in a bind but don't have any sausages on hand at home, you can actually make some yourself – it's SUPER easy! The secret is using ground chicken, pork or turkey, and then a very simple blend of spices.

I always use fennel seeds because I find they really give the meat that typically “sausage”-y flavour, but they can be expensive to buy at the grocery store so if you're looking at your most basic sausage recipe, you can look to my breakfast sausage recipe for inspiration and just leave out the fennel seeds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do you serve with sausage and peppers and onions?

If you're looking to serve this sausage and peppers recipe as a bigger dinner, I suggest adding in some cooked pasta to take the flavours over the top and create a more filling meal. You can also serve it with rice, roasted potatoes, quinoa or even a nice side salad.

Can you make it ahead of time?

You sure can! This sausage, peppers and onions recipe is great for meal prep and will last in the fridge for up to 5 days. you can even make parts of the recipe ahead of time and cut down on prep by pre-slicing and cooking the sausage.

Can you make this recipe in the oven?

You can also make this sausage, peppers and onions dish in the oven! Follow the same steps as you see listed for the skillet. Bake the sausages for 10 minutes first, then slice up and add to a baking sheet with the veggies, garlic, salt & pepper and tomato sauce. Bake the mixture for 10-15 minutes until the veggies are tender, then serve and enjoy.

A close-up of meal prep containers with sausage, peppers and onions.

Storing and reheating

If you happen to have any leftovers of this sausage and peppers recipe, pop them into an airtight glass container and store them in the fridge for up to 5 days. To reheat this recipe, simply zap it in the microwave for 2 minutes on high. I always recommend sprinkling a little bit of water over top so that the leftovers don't dry out. This is my special secret for reviving leftovers and it works every time!

Freezing this recipe

You should be able to freeze this sausage, peppers and onions recipe. I haven’t personally tried it, but most of the ingredients in this recipe are freezer-friendly once cooked through. Let the dish cool before room temperature then pack up your leftovers in individual serving sizes in glass containers. They’ll last in the freezer for up to 3 months.

When you’re ready to reheat, pull one of the servings out of the freezer then microwave for 6-7 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Four meal prep containers, each with a serving of sausage, peppers and onions.

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