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Microwave Sausage and Peppers
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Microwave Sausage and Peppers

Classic Italian sausage and peppers gets the microwave treatment, delivering tender sliced sausage with sweet bell peppers in just minutes. This quick recipe is perfect served over rice or tucked into a hoagie roll for a satisfying fast dinner.

4.5
9 min
🍴2 servings
🔥390 cal
🔖Easy
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Juicy Italian sausage slices with colorful bell peppers and onion cooked quickly in the microwave for an easy hearty meal.

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Nutrition per serving

390Calories
18gProtein
14gCarbs
28gFat
3gFiber

Ingredients

2servings

protein

vegetables

sauce

seasoning

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Instructions

1

Layer Vegetables

Place the sliced bell peppers and onion in a microwave-safe dish. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, cover with a microwave-safe lid, and microwave on high for 3 minutes until softened.

2

Add Sausage and Sauce

Add the sliced pre-cooked Italian sausage on top of the softened vegetables and pour the marinara sauce over everything. Stir gently to combine.

3

Microwave Until Hot

Cover the dish and microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the sausage is heated through and the sauce is bubbling.

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4

Rest and Serve

Let stand uncovered for one minute to allow the flavors to settle. Serve over rice, in a hoagie roll, or on its own.

Substitutions

Italian sausagechicken sausage for a lower fat alternative
marinara saucediced canned tomatoes with garlic for a chunkier texture

Common mistakes

Using raw sausage instead of pre-cooked, which does not cook safely in the short microwave time
Not covering the dish during cooking, which causes the sauce to splatter and the peppers to cook unevenly
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