ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS OVER GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Here’s a delicious, restaurant-style recipe for Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions over Garlic Mashed Potatoes:

Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Garlic Mashed Potatoes:

• 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

• 4 cloves garlic, minced or roasted

• 1/2 cup milk (or cream for extra richness)

• 4 tbsp butter

• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Sausage and Peppers:

• 1 lb Italian sausage links (sweet or hot)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 large onion, thinly sliced

• 2 bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), thinly sliced

• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1/4 cup chicken broth or white wine (optional, for deglazing)

Instructions

1. Make the Garlic Mashed Potatoes:

1. Place potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil.

2. Cook until tender, about 15–20 minutes. Drain well.

3. Mash potatoes with butter, minced garlic, and milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Keep warm until serving.

2. Cook the Sausage:

1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Add sausage links and brown on all sides, about 8–10 minutes.

3. Remove sausage and set aside.

3. Sauté Peppers and Onions:

1. In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil.

2. Sauté onions and bell peppers until soft and slightly caramelized, 8–10 minutes.

3. Optional: Add red pepper flakes for heat.

4. Deglaze with chicken broth or white wine, scraping up browned bits from the pan.

4. Combine:

1. Slice the cooked sausages into 1-inch pieces.

2. Return sausages to the pan with peppers and onions and stir to coat. Cook for 2–3 minutes more.

5. Serve:

1. Spoon garlic mashed potatoes onto plates.

2. Top with sausage, peppers, and onions.

3. Drizzle any pan juices over the top for extra flavor.

Tips

• Roast garlic for a sweeter, mellow flavor in the mashed potatoes.

• For a smoky flavor, grill the sausages instead of pan-frying.

• Add fresh parsley or grated Parmesan on top for garnish.

If you want, I can also make a one-pan version that cooks everything together for even faster prep. Do you want me to do that?