Italian Sausage and Peppers (GF, Low Carb, Keto, Paleo)

This Italian Sausage and Peppers recipe is full of mouthwatering flavour and so easy to make as a one pan dinner. Plus it’s gluten-free, low carb, keto, paleo, and whole 30 friendly. 

One-Pan Sausage and Peppers Recipe

You heard that right. One pan. Less clean up. Easier weeknight dinners for the family. That’s the best part about this recipe — not only is it nutritious and full of fibre, it’s a great source of protein for a filling and satisfying meal.

Why you’ll love this recipe:

• high in fibre
• high in protein
• a one-pan dinner
• very low carb, keto friendly
• dairy free (if sensitive) making this paleo and whole 30 as well!
• perfectly tender and seasoned veggies

If you have kids who are picky eaters or want to incorporate more veggies in yours or your family’s diet, you’ll want to give this recipe a go. The vegetables end up being so tender and juicy and soak up all of that Italian flavouring and juices from the sausage, it’s going to be a win.

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Another weeknight dinner family favourite: Slow Cooker Broccoli Butter Chicken (GF, Keto, Paleo, Whole 30)

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Sausage and Peppers Ingredients

• mild Italian sausages (or hot Italian)
• onion
• garlic
• green, yellow, orange and red peppers
• salt and pepper
• garlic powder
• olive oil
• Italian herbs and spices

How To Make Sausage and Peppers

Simply put, all you have to do are a few short steps to get the most savoury sausage and peppers.

1. Cook the sausage first with olive oil.
2. Prep the veggies by washing and chopping, and then mincing the garlic.
3. Remove the sausage and chop into pieces, add back into the pan with more oil, veggies, garlic, and seasonings.
4. Sauté until peppers are fork tender, and enoy!

Italian Seasoning Tips

To make life easier, you could buy an Italian seasoning blend, but I usually like to choose which herbs I use so I buy and use them separately.

For this recipe, I use parsley, basil, sage, and oregano. Sometimes thyme and rosemary can be too overpowering especially for the little ones, so I sometimes leave it out.

Of course, ideally you’ll want to use fresh herbs from the garden if you have them on hand. Fresh or dried, the dish will still be delicious.

Additional Add-Ons for Sausage and Peppers

The more veggies, the merrier. You’re welcome to add in some freshly chopped zucchini, carrots, or even shredded cabbage. Just keep in mind the cooking time is longer when adding carrots. Melted mozzarella on top can also be an amazing addition.

For those who like their traditional sausage and peppers with a lot of sauce, you can add in a can of tomato paste and tomato sauce. Just keep in mind that there is a higher sugar count in tomato sauce, and the recipe can be great with or without added tomatoes.

Another great option for added liquid or sauce, you can add in a cup of chicken broth, or a cup of white cooking wine. Trust me, it will smell amazing and is great to switch up the recipe every now and then trying different ways your family might enjoy it.

Dinner Side Dishes to Serve With:

• Oven-Baked Crispy Parmesan Potato Wedges
• Crispy Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries 
• Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice (Gluten-Free)
• Homemade Artisanal Bread

More Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipes:

• Traditional Cabbage Rolls
• Chicken Fajita Bowls 
• Easy One Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe
• One Pan Asparagus and Salmon Dinner
• Homemade Spicy Sausage Jambalaya