Sautéed Sausage with Peppers and Tomatoes
A hearty one-pan dish featuring golden sausage rounds sautéed with colorful bell peppers, ripe tomatoes, and aromatic spices. Quick to prepare and deeply satisfying, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknight dinners that don't compromise on flavor.
🛒 Ingredients
5 servings
- 500 g (1 lb) fresh pork sausages
- 1 medium onion
- 1 bell pepper (red or green)
- 2 ripe tomatoes
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 400 ml (1¾ cups) water
- 1 pinch of black pepper
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 pinch of dried oregano
- 1 pinch of ground cumin
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Directions
- 1
Place the sausages in a pot and cover with 400 ml of water. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
- 2
Rinse the sausages under cold water and slice them into rounds about ½ cm (¼ inch) thick.
- 3
Slice the onion, bell pepper, and tomatoes into rounds. Finely mince the garlic.
- 4
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion and bell pepper for about 3 minutes until softened.
- 5
Add the sausage rounds and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
- 6
Stir in the minced garlic, black pepper, oregano, and cumin. Mix well to coat all the ingredients.
- 7
Add the tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir gently and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.
💡 Chef's Tip
Deglaze the pan with a splash of dry white wine before adding the tomatoes for extra depth. This dish reheats beautifully and tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
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