Get ready to experience a mouth-watering culinary adventure that will transform your dinner routine from ordinary to extraordinary! This irresistible Italian-inspired dish combines the rich, savory flavors of perfectly browned Italian sausage, caramelized bell peppers and onions, all nestled in a luxurious cream sauce and served over cloud-like mashed potatoes. Prepare to be transported to a world of pure comfort and deliciousness that will have your family and friends begging for seconds!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by slicing bell peppers and onions, mincing garlic, and setting aside measured ingredients.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown Italian sausage, breaking it into crumbled pieces until fully cooked and no pink remains, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Remove sausage from skillet, leaving behind rendered fat, and set sausage aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced onions and bell peppers over medium heat until they become soft and slightly caramelized, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 30-45 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Return cooked sausage to the skillet and stir to combine with vegetables.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, stirring to create a creamy sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce slightly thickens.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Prepare mashed potatoes if not already made, ensuring they are hot and creamy.
- Plate by spreading mashed potatoes as a base, then topping with the creamy sausage and pepper mixture.
- Serve immediately while hot, garnishing with fresh herbs like parsley or chives if desired.
Tips
- Choose high-quality Italian sausage for the best flavor - fresh from a local butcher is ideal.
- Take your time caramelizing the vegetables to develop deep, sweet flavors.
- Use room temperature heavy cream to prevent sauce from breaking when added to the hot skillet.
- Don't rush the simmering process - letting the sauce reduce slowly helps intensify the flavors.
- For extra richness, consider adding a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Use a cast-iron skillet if possible for more even heat distribution and better flavor development.
- Make sure to season each component - the sausage, vegetables, and final sauce - for maximum taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 620kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 42g
Saturated Fat: 22g
Cholesterol: 115mg
