Italian Sausage & Pepper Casserole Recipe
The flavors of a sausage and pepper sandwich, minus the roll: that is this casserole, bubbling under a layer of melted mozzarella.
The Italian sausage browns first over medium heat, then sliced red and green bell peppers, onion and garlic cook in the skillet until tender. Diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and Italian seasoning turn it all into a chunky sauce. Italian sausage is already well seasoned, so taste before adding much salt.
The mixture moves to a casserole dish under a blanket of shredded mozzarella and bakes until the cheese is bubbly and golden, then rests a few minutes so the sauce settles. I prefer mild sausage here so the sweet peppers come through, though hot sausage gives it more kick.
PrintItalian Sausage and Pepper Casserole
Italian sausage browned with bell peppers, onion and garlic, simmered with tomatoes and Italian seasoning, then baked under melted mozzarella.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 bell peppers (red and green), sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned.
- Add the sliced bell peppers, onion, and garlic to the skillet and sauté until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
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