Rustic Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions over Garlic Mashed Potatoes

 

Rustic Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions over Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

For the Sausage and Vegetables

Italian sausage – 1 lb (mild or spicy, depending on preference)

Bell peppers – 2, sliced (any color, or a mix for variety)

Onion – 1 large, thinly sliced

Garlic – 3 cloves, minced

Olive oil – 2 tablespoons

Dried basil – 1 teaspoon

Dried oregano – 1 teaspoon

Salt and freshly ground black pepper – to taste

For the Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Potatoes – 4 large, peeled and cubed

Milk – ½ cup (warm, for creaminess)

Butter – 2 tablespoons

Parmigiano Reggiano – ¼ cup, freshly grated

Instructions

Cook the sausage: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it into bite-sized pieces, and cook until browned on all sides.

Add vegetables: Stir in the sliced bell peppers and onion. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and slightly caramelized.

Season: Add the minced garlic, dried basil, and oregano. Cook for 1 minute more, just until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Prepare the mashed potatoes: Meanwhile, place the cubed potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 20 minutes.

Mash and finish: Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Mash with milk, butter, and grated Parmigiano Reggiano until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Assemble and serve: Spoon the garlic mashed potatoes onto plates, then top generously with the sausage, peppers, and onions. Garnish with extra Parmigiano Reggiano if desired.