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Crispy Italian Sausage & Pepper Casserole

A comforting Italian casserole where juicy sausage roasts with sweet peppers and onions, finished with rich tomato and bubbling mozzarella. Simple, hearty, and full of flavor, it is the kind of dish that brings everyone to the table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Casserole, Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 500 g Italian sausage ground or links
  • 2 bell peppers sliced
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Baking Dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Slice sausage into rounds or crumble if using ground sausage.
  3. Cut peppers and onion into strips of similar size.
  4. In a large bowl, toss sausage, peppers, onion, olive oil, garlic, and Italian seasoning.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly in the baking dish.
  6. Spoon crushed tomatoes over the top without mixing too much.
  7. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until sausage is browned and edges are crisp.
  8. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and bake for another 5–8 minutes until melted and bubbly.
  9. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

You can add vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms for variation. Leftovers can be used in wraps or served over rice the next day.