Want a great side dish to go with your spicy sausage and peppers at the dinner table? Try these new recipes and make a complete meal out of a classic Italian dish.
Whether it’s hot Italian sausages or the sweet variety, this is the perfect dish to spice up your weekly dinners.
Follow these simple instructions for a spectacularly delicious meal that’s easy to prep:
- Pull out your favorite kitchen knife and slice up different colors of bell peppers
- Try not to cry in front of the whole family as you get those onions ready for the meal
- Slice the sausages (or not – it’s up to you!) and cook them in a large skillet until browned.
- Remove the sausage and set aside. Add the onions to and peppers (plus garlic if using as well as any other seasonings or herbs) to the skillet and cook until tender.
- Finally, return the sausage to the skillet and stir to combine, making sure the sausage is fully cooked before serving.
While your main dish is sizzling, it’s time to make the perfect side dish.
And you don’t need to run to the local bakery to grab a few freshly-baked rolls of bread straight from their oven (but if you do, I’ll be making a trip to your house for dinner!).
Here are some of the easiest recipes to complement those spicy Italian sausages (or chicken sausage) if you want something other than a sandwich:
Best Sides for Sausage and Peppers
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Arugula Pasta Salad
This light and refreshing pasta salad is the perfect accompaniment to a dish of hearty sausage and peppers.
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Champagne Tastes
Homemade Sauerkraut
Cabbage is an excellent source of fiber, but sauerkraut has an added bonus: it's loaded with probiotics! This easy recipe introduces you to fermenting with useful tips and cool gadgets like a fermenting tamper. Learn how to make a healthy batch of sauerkraut with cabbage, a glass jar, and salt. It's a good side dish for cooling off a spicy Italian sausage.
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iFoodReal
Instant Pot Baked Potatoes
Have you ever pressure-cooked a potato? There's very little prep involved, and in less than 30 minutes, you'll have light, fluffy potatoes. If you want a crispy skin, brush with olive oil and finish off in the oven.
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Cooking With Mamma C
Homemade Italian Bread
Can you imagine the joy of pulling out an enormous, golden-brown loaf of Italian bread from your oven that you kneaded all by yourself? If you're ready for this milestone, follow the step-by-step photos in this recipe to get a dense, crusty bread that everyone will love.
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Broke Bank Vegan
Air Fryer Green Beans
The air fryer is a great way to prepare green beans to get crispy results with a lot less oil! Serve these treats with your sausage and peppers for the ultimate in flavor and texture.
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Pinch and Swirl
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
You're about to learn one of the best ways to get rich, creamy mashed potatoes every time. This recipe chooses Yukon Gold over russet potatoes and steams them! There are thorough explanations for each step and a great tip for adding roasted garlic at the end.
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Marcellina in Cucina
Homemade Ciabatta Garlic Bread
Ciabatta is like the swiss cheese of bread, with huge holes and a firm, chewy texture. Fresh garlic and flat parsley are essential for this delicious recipe. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months and bake it when you need it!
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An Edible Mosaic
Beer Batter Onion Rings
Homemade onion rings are an exhilarating way to liven up a mid-week dinner. Learn how to make the ideal batter that gently coats the onion without weighing it down. Sweet onions work best here, and there's a fantastic tip to drain the excess oil by using a baking tray rack.
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Wholesome Yum
Baked Zucchini Fries
It's yummy when eaten raw, but zucchini is even more fantastic smothered in parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs and baked in the oven. Here are two awesome tips to ensure crispy results: use different hands for dipping the zucchini sticks in egg and dry mix and avoid adding salt.
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10
Garlic and Zest
Easy Cilantro Lime Slaw
A delicious, crunchy coleslaw without mayo? You got it! And it's also lower in sugar than pre-made salads. Try using non-traditional ingredients like shaved brussels sprouts or jicama to shake things up a bit.
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The Typical Mom
Crockpot Brown Rice
Brown rice is a wholesome and satisfying food, but if you don't cook it right, it's either a soggy mess or hard pellets. This recipe shows you how to prevent all of that and achieve fluffy, chewy rice with our favorite low-maintenance appliance, the slow cooker.
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Two Healthy Kitchens
Old Fashioned Kidney Bean Salad
Inspired by a beloved restaurant in Ohio, this crunchy, creamy bean salad is a healthier alternative but still as refreshing and tasty as the original. It's also a great option if you want to make it ahead of time.
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Gennifer Rose
Cornbread – 5 Ways
This recipe delivers a hearty, homemade cornbread that's as easy as making pancakes and then offers you a few interesting variations, including sour cream. The best part is that they all start with the same batter, so you might be tempted to try them all!
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Simply Scrumptious Eats
Easy Caprese Pasta Salad
A beautiful chilled salad to make in summertime, but there's no reason you can't enjoy it in winter as well! Kids love the funky farfalle or bow tie pasta, but you can also try tortellini for a more filling dish. Also, here's a clever trick: use white balsamic vinegar if you want to keep the dressing from discoloring the dish.
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The Dizzy Cook
Roasted Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
You could use a bag of cauliflower rice but roasting the whole cauliflower florets brings out flavors you could never imagine. Add a few cloves of garlic and ricotta cheese, and you'll understand why it's such a popular low-carb version of mashed potatoes.
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Joyous Apron
Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese
If you often dream of mountains of mac and cheese, this is the recipe for you! The rich, creamy texture and the outrageously delicious flavor of the smoky gouda will soon become a family favorite in your house.
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Remake my Plate
Garlic Bread Baguette (Cheese Stuffed)
There's garlic bread…and then there's stuffed garlic bread. This masterpiece is a delight to put together, but it will go fast – make sure you reserve a slice for yourself!
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Cooking School Dropout
Air Fryer Polenta Sticks
These unusual fries are crunchy on the outside with creamy polenta inside – an irresistible combination for dipping into tomato sauce. It also has a mild taste, so it goes well with your Italian sausage links and sweet peppers. This easy meal needs only two ingredients – polenta and salt!
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Food Banjo
Melting Sweet Potatoes
These charming sweet potato cups are easy to make and absolutely divine! They roast for about an hour at high heat, with a midway flip, finishing with a savory vegetable broth towards the end. The fresh sage flavor pairs very well with your main course.
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20
Foxes Love Lemons
Dr. Pepper Baked Beans with Bacon With Bacon
This quick side dish starts with two plain cans of beans instead of pre-made baked beans or dry, uncooked beans. They're baked with a few epic ingredients like Dr. Pepper soda and bacon to create a glossy, warming bowl of goodness.
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Craving California
Cacio e Pepe Zucchini
Skillet recipes like this one bring out maximum flavor in your foods without overcooking. This charred zucchini dish cooks up quickly, with a flourish of cheese, lemon, and pepper to excite your palate!
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Served From Scratch
Easy Dinner Rolls From Scratch
These soft, fluffy clouds of bread are a great choice if you have the time to make something marvelous! Instant yeast works best, but regular yeast is fine too. You can set the pillows of dough close to each other because they're meant to be pulled apart.
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23
A Grill For All Seasons
Red Pesto Pasta
The red in this gorgeous pesto paste comes from sundried tomatoes. It's a fun and easy side dish to prepare, and you can use any type of pasta. Simply blend the pesto in your food processor and add to cooked pasta.
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The Nessy Kitchen
Lemon Herb Rice
You can enjoy this rustic and simple dish on its own or enhance with fresh or dried Italian herbs, vegetables, or cheese. Choose jasmine or basmati because they cook faster and have unique flavors all on their own.
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Sunglow Kitchen
Creamy Potato Salad
There's a lot going on in this potato salad, and it's all good! Use either Yukon Gold or small red potatoes, and leave the skins on for contrast. The taste is exquisite – creamy and tangy with fresh, sweet sprigs of dill.
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Enza’s Quail Hollow Kitchen
Easy Steak Fries
The frustration of deep-frying in your own kitchen is like trying to open a new bag of flour without spilling any of it. Instead, make these crispy, seasoned wedges of russet potatoes with only a baking sheet to clean up! There is even a clever tip for cutting them to the right shape.
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The Magical Slow Cooker
Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Potatoes
Convenient slow cooker side dishes like this one fill your kitchen with an amazing aroma and give you plenty of time to work on your main meal. Use any potato you want, and in about 4 hours, you'll be staring at creamy, garlicky, and perfectly-cooked potato wedges.
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Dinner at the Zoo
Sauteed Broccolini
This elegant broccolini side dish is easy to prepare and ready in about 5 minutes. You'll love the bitter, hearty taste that pairs beautifully with your favorite sausage and peppers recipe.
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The Soccer Mom Blog
Easy Creamed Corn
When fresh corn is not in season, stroll over to your freezer section and grab a bag of the frozen variety. Combine it with butter, milk and cheese to design a delectable side dish to go with your Italian sausage recipe.
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All We Eat
Irresistibly Delicious Creamy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Of all the different ways to enjoy potatoes, this is quite the feast. Make sure to use a sharp knife or slicer to get your potatoes into thin, equal pieces. Assembly is like creating art – set your first layer, pour the creamy sauce, sprinkle with cheese, and repeat until your last slice of potato has found a cozy spot. Bake and devour.
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As you can see, Italian sausage sandwiches are not your only option. When you’ve run out of ideas, try any one of these scrumptious side dishes to create a whole new combination that your family will love.