Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsMama Carolla'sItalian Sausage Recipe

Italian Sausage Recipe

Inspired by Mama Carolla's
Time30m
Serves4

onions and peppers

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Slice the onion and bell peppers into thin strips. Mince the garlic cloves.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Sausage

    Remove the Italian sausage from its casing, if necessary, and break it into bite-sized pieces.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Cook the Sausage

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage pieces and cook until browned, stirring occasionally, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 4

    Add the Vegetables

    Add the sliced onion and bell peppers to the skillet with the sausage. Stir well to combine and continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.

  3. 5

    Season the Mixture

    Stir in the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant.

  4. 6

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your Italian sausage with onions and peppers!

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