Sausage and Pepper Hero Recipe

Name: Sausage and Pepper Hero
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package Italian Sausages 6 Count Package Or About 1/2 Pound Size Package; 1 whole Bell Pepper Seeded Sliced Into Half Inch Strips; 1 whole Large Vidalia Onion, Sliced Into Half Inch Strips; 2 cloves Garlic, Smashed And Chopped; 1- 1/2 cup Your Favorite Marinara Sauce; 1 jar 12oz Jar, Roasted Red Peppers, Drained And Sliced Into Half Inch Strips; 1 teaspoon Dried Basil; 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; 1 pinch Each, Salt And Pepper; ⅛ cups Grated Parmesan Reggiano Cheese Plus Extra For Garnish; 6 whole Hoagie Or Hero Rolls, Split In Half Lengthwise, Toasted If Desired

Servings: persons

1 package Italian Sausages 6 Count Package Or About 1/2 Pound Size Package
1 whole Bell Pepper Seeded Sliced Into Half Inch Strips
1 whole Large Vidalia Onion, Sliced Into Half Inch Strips
2 cloves Garlic, Smashed And Chopped
1- 1/2 cup Your Favorite Marinara Sauce
1 jar 12oz Jar, Roasted Red Peppers, Drained And Sliced Into Half Inch Strips
1 teaspoon Dried Basil
1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 pinch Each, Salt And Pepper
⅛ cups Grated Parmesan Reggiano Cheese Plus Extra For Garnish
6 whole Hoagie Or Hero Rolls, Split In Half Lengthwise, Toasted If Desired

1
Preheat oven to 325 F.
2
Heat a large oven proof skillet to medium high heat.
3
Add sausage links and cook until browned on each side.
4
Once all of the sides are browned, place sausages in an oven proof dish.
5
Roast in oven for 30 minutes.
6
While sausage is roasting; saute bell pepper, onion and garlic in the same skillet, for about 10 minutes over medium heat.
7
Once they start to soften, add the cup of sauce, roasted peppers, basil, garlic powder, pepper flakes, salt and pepper, and cheese.
8
Continue cooking for 5 more minutes stirring frequently.
9
Remove sausage from oven, slice each link into bite sized pieces and add it into the skillet with the peppers and onions.
10
Return skillet to the oven for another 20 minutes until hot and bubbly and sauce is reduced.
11
Spoon into hero rolls and top with a sprinkle of cheese.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package Italian Sausages 6 Count Package Or About 1/2 Pound Size Package, 1 whole Bell Pepper Seeded Sliced Into Half Inch Strips, 1 whole Large Vidalia Onion, Sliced Into Half Inch Strips, 2 cloves Garlic, Smashed And Chopped, and more.

Yes, Sausage and Pepper Hero falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sausage and Pepper Hero

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