Italian Sausage and Pepper Casserole
Browned Italian sausage, bell peppers, onion, and diced tomatoes baked under melted mozzarella in one casserole dish.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- 9 by 13 casserole dish
- Cutting board
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage casings removed if desired
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes about 14 oz, with the juices
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat the oven. Heat the oven to 375 degrees F and grease a casserole dish.
- Brown. Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned, then drain the fat and set the sausage aside.
- Saute. Cook the onion and garlic in the same skillet until the onion is translucent, then add the peppers and cook until tender.
- Combine. Stir the sausage and tomatoes into the skillet and season with the pepper.
- Bake. Transfer to the dish, top with mozzarella, and bake 20 to 25 minutes until bubbly.
Notes
Substitutions: Use chicken or turkey sausage, and add cooked pasta before baking for a larger casserole.
Tips: Cook pork sausage to 160 degrees F and drain the fat before adding the vegetables.
Storage: Refrigerate for 3 to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months, and reheat to 165 degrees F.