Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsMike's Italian KitchenSide Sausage Recipe

Side Sausage Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Make Side Sausage Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Seasoning

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Sausage

    Remove the casing from the Italian sausage and crumble it into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Chop the Vegetables

    Dice the bell pepper and yellow onion into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are soft.

  2. 4

    Cook the Sausage

    Add the crumbled Italian sausage to the skillet with the vegetables. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes or until the sausage is browned and cooked through.

  3. 5

    Season the Mixture

    Sprinkle in the salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and dried oregano. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

  4. 6

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove from heat and stir in the fresh parsley. Serve hot as a side dish or topping for other dishes.

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