Italian Sausage Pepper Bake (Printable Version)
A comforting mix of Italian sausage, peppers, potatoes or pasta, marinara, and cheese baked to bubbly perfection.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Meat
01 -
680 g Italian sausage, sliced or crumbled
→ Vegetables
02 -
3 bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
03 -
1 large onion, sliced
04 -
680 g baby potatoes, halved
→ Pasta (optional)
05 -
340 g cooked pasta
→ Sauces and Oils
06 -
480 ml marinara sauce
07 -
15 ml olive oil
→ Cheese
08 -
200 g shredded mozzarella
09 -
60 g grated parmesan
→ Seasonings
10 -
1 tsp dried oregano
11 -
Salt to taste
12 -
Black pepper to taste
→ Garnish
13 -
Fresh parsley
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25 minutes until tender and slightly golden. Skip this step if using cooked pasta.
02 -
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 -
Using the same skillet, sauté sliced bell peppers and onion until softened and slightly caramelized.
04 -
In a 23×33 cm baking dish, layer the roasted potatoes or cooked pasta, browned sausage, and sautéed vegetables evenly.
05 -
Pour marinara sauce evenly over the layered ingredients and gently toss to combine. Top with shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan.
06 -
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake at 190°C for 25 minutes.
07 -
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
08 -
Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
For a lighter variation, substitute pasta for potatoes. Ensure potatoes are fully roasted for optimal texture.