Rustic Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions over Garlic Mashed Potatoes
This Rustic Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions over Garlic Mashed Potatoes is a hearty and comforting dish that combines savory Italian sausage with vibrant bell peppers and onions, served over creamy garlic mashed potatoes. It’s a perfect meal for any occasion, delivering rich flavors and satisfying textures.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add Italian sausage, breaking it into bite-sized pieces. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add sliced bell peppers and onion to the skillet with the sausage. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, dried basil, and dried oregano. Cook for an additional minute until the garlic is fragrant. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- While the sausage is cooking, boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Mash the potatoes with milk, butter, and grated Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy. Season with salt to taste.
- Spoon a generous serving of garlic mashed potatoes onto each plate. Top with the sausage and pepper mixture. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg