Sausage & Peppers

Ingredients

• 1 lbItalian sausage$5.80
• 4Bell peppers$5.60
• 1Onion$0.90
• 1 tbspOlive oil$0.20
• 1 tspdried oregano$0.15
• 1/2 tspSalt—
• 1/4 tspBlack pepper$0.03
• Total for 4 servings$12.68

Most of the cost is italian sausage ($5.80) and bell peppers ($5.60). Prices are estimated for the amount used, at average US grocery prices (November 2026).

Steps

1. Cut the Italian sausage into 1/2-inch coins. Core, seed, and slice the bell peppers into 1/2-inch strips, and slice the onion into strips of equal thickness.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage coins in an even layer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until well browned on both sides.
3. Add the bell peppers and onion to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender and lightly charred, and the sausage is fully cooked through to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) with no pink remaining.
4. Sprinkle the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper evenly over the skillet, tossing gently to coat for 1 minute.
5. Remove from heat and spoon the sausage, peppers, and onions onto plates, serving with polenta or crusty bread if you like.