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Easy Ground Italian Sausage Dinner Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bell pepper sliced
  • 1 can 14–15 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil optional
  • fresh basil or parsley for garnish
  • grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground Italian sausage and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it apart, until browned with slightly crispy edges.
  2. Add diced onion and sliced bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen the flavor.
  5. Pour in crushed tomatoes and add Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes if using. Stir well and reduce heat to low.
  6. Let the mixture simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Taste and adjust with salt and black pepper as needed.
  8. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
  9. Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes and top with grated Parmesan cheese.