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This Marsala Italian Sausage and Peppers features Italian sausages in a thick Marsala tomato sauce with sautéed onions and peppers—the perfect comforting weeknight meal!
Italian Sausage and Peppers, an easy and hearty dinner or lunch that you will make again and again! One that we actually do make all the time!
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“Our absolute favorite sausage and peppers recipe. SO good! The Marsala adds an amazing touch to this yummy dish! I serve with rotini pasta, parmesan cheese, and crunchy baguette. I also grill the sausage, cut into half inch slices and then add to the peppers and onions. ❤️” – Lori
I wish I could take credit for this recipe, but this one came out of my lovely Mother’s kitchen. The first time I tried it I instantly fell in love!
We love all things Italian in our family, so Italian sausage is definitely high on the list. We normally just love a simple smoked Italian sausage on the grill but my Mom decided to mix things up and made this recipe instead.
And, I have to be honest, these are the BEST sausages I have ever had. In a thick, rich tomato sauce made with Marsala wine, peppers and onions, this one is just a knock-out!
I know that I can’t be the only person that absolutely loves their mother’s cooking, sometimes it brings back the best of memories so this recipe is kind of nostalgic to me.
Nostalgic, but good because we keep on making it and it never gets old. It is one of those dishes that you WANT to serve to guests when they come over!
So, let’s jump right into this recipe for Italian Sausage and Peppers so you can experience it for yourself!
Some of our other favorite “Italian” style recipes we have on our site include: Italian Sausage Tortellini Bake, Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches and Bruschetta with Garlic Crostini.
Jump to:
- WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- INGREDIENTS NEEDED (SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR THE FULL RECIPE CARD):
- HOW TO MAKE ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS:
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RECIPE:
- CAN I MAKE THIS IN THE OVEN?
- WHAT KIND OF ITALIAN SAUSAGE DO I USE?
- ANY ADDITIONS?
- ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?
- HOW TO STORE:
- DANA’S TIPS AND TRICKS:
- Marsala Italian Sausage and Peppers Recipe
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- Being such an easy meal to prepare it comes with big flavor.
- You can serve these on buns or eat them as it is.
- It comes as a large serving so you can always save some for later!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED (SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR THE FULL RECIPE CARD):
- Olive oil
- Italian Sausages
- Green bell peppers
- Red bell pepper
- Onions
- Garlic
- Kosher salt
- Marsala wine or dry red wine
- Crushed tomatoes
- Dried oregano
HOW TO MAKE ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS:
- In a large, heavy bottom skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and brown the sausages on all sides. Do not worry about cooking the sausages through, when browned, take out of the pan and set aside.
- Add the peppers and onions to the pan and sauté them in the remaining oil in the pan. Cook until slightly browned, 5-10 minutes.
- Add garlic and sauté for one minute until fragrant. Season with the salt.
- Deglaze the pan with the wine, scraping off any bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add the tomatoes and oregano to the pan, stir everything together until combined.
- Add the sausages back to the pan and cover in the sauce, lower the heat to medium-low*, cover and simmer for at least one hour, stirring occasionally.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RECIPE:
CAN I MAKE THIS IN THE OVEN?
If you don’t have time to stir this occasionally, make this in a dutch oven or an oven-safe pot.
At the step where you let it simmer on the stove, just cover it and place it in a preheated 250-degree oven, and slow cook for 4 hours.
WHAT KIND OF ITALIAN SAUSAGE DO I USE?
Normally, we use a mild Italian sausage for this recipe.
If you want to switch it up, you can use a sweet Italian sausage or even a spicy Italian sausage.
It really all depends on your flavor profile and how sweet or spicy you want your dish to be once it is done.
ANY ADDITIONS?
I can think of all kinds of ingredients that would be tasty here. Check it out!
- Red Pepper Flakes: Sprinkle some for extra heat and spice.
- Parmesan Cheese: Top with grated cheese for added Italian flavors.
- Marinara Sauce: Stir in some sauce for a richer flavor.
- Fresh Basil: Garnish with chopped basil for freshness.
- Provolone Cheese: Melt over the sausages when serving on hoagie rolls.
- Penne Pasta: Serve the sausage and peppers over pasta for a hearty meal.
- White Rice or Cauliflower Rice: Serve alongside to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Tomato Paste: Add a spoonful to deepen the tomato flavor.
- Garlic Bread: Serve on the side for a great dinner addition.
- Hot Dog Buns or Hoagie Rolls: Turn it into a sandwich for the whole family.
ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?
Got any other ideas for substitutions?
I’d love to hear about it. Drop a comment down below!
- Italian Sausages: Use hot Italian sausages, mild sausage, turkey sausage, or Italian chicken sausage.
- Bell Peppers: Swap green bell peppers with yellow bell peppers or red bell peppers for sweetness of bell peppers.
- Onions: Use yellow onion or red onions instead of medium onions.
- Marsala Wine: Replace with dry red wine or chicken broth for a different flavor.
- Olive Oil: Use a little olive oil or vegetable oil.
- Crushed Tomatoes: Substitute with marinara sauce or a mix of tomato paste and water.
HOW TO STORE:
Sealed in an airtight container or ziptop bag, this easy recipe will stay in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
This can also be frozen, place in a large freezer bag and it should keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let defrost in the refrigerator then reheat in skillet.
DANA’S TIPS AND TRICKS:
- We like to use mild Italian sausage for this recipe, but sweet or spicy sausage can also be used.
- We use a variety of red and green peppers for this, but you can use just one if you prefer.
- Serve this as is or you can serve these on buns.
- This makes a large batch, but you can double it or half it for however many you are serving.
- This can be frozen, see my tips above on how to do that.
- Alternatively, place the oven-safe pot in a preheated 250-degree oven and slow cook for four hours instead of simmering on the stove for one hour.
Are you looking for that perfectly comforting home-cooked meal just like your mama made?
You need to make this Italian Sausage and Peppers.
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Marsala Italian Sausage and Peppers Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 10 Italian Sausages
- 2 green bell peppers sliced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 2 medium onions thin sliced
- 4 garlic cloves thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup Marsala wine or dry red wine
- 24 ounce canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
Instructions
- In a large, heavy bottom skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and brown the sausages on all sides. Do not worry about cooking the sausages through, when browned, take out of the pan and set aside.1 tablespoon olive oil, 10 Italian Sausages
- Add the peppers and onions to the pan and sauté them in the remaining oil in the pan. Cook until slightly browned, 5-10 minutes.2 green bell peppers, 1 red bell pepper, 2 medium onions
- Add garlic and sauté for one minute until fragrant. Season with the salt.4 garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Deglaze the pan with the wine, scraping off any bits from the bottom of the pan.1/4 cup Marsala wine
- Add the tomatoes and oregano to the pan, stir everything together until combined.24 ounce canned crushed tomatoes, 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- Add the sausages back to the pan and cover in the sauce, lower the heat to medium-low*, cover and simmer for at least one hour, stirring occasionally.
Notes
- We like to use mild Italian sausage for this recipe, but sweet or spicy sausage can also be used.
- We use a variety of red and green peppers for this, but you can use just one if you prefer.
- Serve this as is or you can serve these on buns.
- This makes a large batch, but you can double it or half it for however many you are serving.
- This can be frozen, see my tips above on how to do that.
- Alternatively, place the oven-safe pot in a preheated 250-degree oven and slow cook for four hours instead of simmering on the stove for one hour.
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Oh that sounds delicious!
My whole family just loves this dish I had macaroni to it a lot of good flavor
Our absolute favorite sausage and peppers recipe. SO good! The Marsala adds an amazing touch to this yummy dish! I serve with rotini pasta, parmesan cheese, and crunchy baguette. I also grill the sausage, cut into half inch slices and then add to the peppers and onions. ❤️
Yes, you can sub beef broth. It will not be as flavorful. I understand if you do not drink alcohol, but if you just don’t like the taste of wine, please don’t let that deter you. It does not taste of wine, just gives a nice depth of flavor to the overall dish.
don’t like wine. do you have to use it. can you sub it with beef broth?
You know, I generally leave marsala for chicken or a good tiramisu recipe, but I could see how it would add some amazing flavor to sausage and peppers. I don’t even normally serve my S&P with sauce, but I’ll definitely be giving this recipe a try!
I need all of the easy and delicious weeknight meals I can find and this one looks like a winner!!