Italian Sausage & Peppers
Browned Italian sausage simmered with sweet peppers and onions in a garlicky tomato sauce. A rustic, one-pan keto dinner bursting with flavor.
Rustic, one-pan, full of flavor
Sausage and peppers is street-fair food at its best: juicy Italian sausage, sweet blistered peppers, and soft onions all tangled together in a garlicky tomato sauce. Skip the roll and it is naturally keto.
This is the kind of dish that tastes even better the next day, making it ideal for meal prep. Serve it on its own, over cauliflower rice, or alongside a green salad.
- Brown the sausage well for the deepest flavor
- Let the peppers soften and caramelize
- Simmer to marry everything together
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds Italian sausage links
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (net carbs →)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced (net carbs →)
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced (net carbs →)
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced (net carbs →)
- 1 medium onion, sliced (net carbs →)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (net carbs →)
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (net carbs →)
Instructions
- 1Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the sausage links on all sides, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove to a plate.
- 2Add the peppers and onion to the pan and cook for 6 to 7 minutes until soft and lightly charred.
- 3Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4Add the crushed tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt, and bring to a simmer.
- 5Slice the sausage into thick pieces, return it to the pan, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until cooked through and the sauce thickens.
- 6Finish with fresh basil and serve.
Nutrition (per serving)
Recipe FAQ
Are the bell peppers too high in carbs for keto?
Bell peppers are one of the more keto-friendly vegetables. Spread across four servings, the peppers here keep the dish in single-digit net carbs while adding sweetness and color.
What should I serve it with?
It is filling on its own, but cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or a simple arugula salad all make great low-carb bases to catch the sauce.
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