Hearty dish combining Italian sausage, bell peppers, onions, and aromatic rice for easy weeknight dining.
# Components:
→ Meats
01 - 4 Italian sausages (mild or spicy, approximately 14 oz)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 medium onion, sliced
06 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
→ Rice
07 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
08 - 2 cups chicken broth (or water for lighter flavor)
→ Pantry & Seasonings
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
12 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
13 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish (optional)
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
15 - Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
# Directions:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausages and brown on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool; slice into 1-inch pieces once cool enough.
02 - Add remaining olive oil to skillet. Sauté onion and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant.
03 - Add sliced bell peppers to the skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until slightly softened.
04 - Stir in rice, cooking for 1 minute to lightly toast. Pour in chicken broth, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Increase heat to bring mixture to a boil.
05 - Lower heat to a simmer. Nestle sliced sausages into rice and peppers. Cover and cook for 18 to 20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
06 - Remove skillet from heat. Keep covered for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.
07 - Top with chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.
