Sausage and Peppers

Sausage and Peppers is a hearty, flavorful dish featuring Italian sausages cooked with bell peppers and onions, often simmered in a tomato-based sauce. It's a staple of Italian-American cuisine, particularly popular at street fairs, festivals, and family-style restaurants in the northeastern United States.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in protein and fat from the sausage, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the vegetables and any added sauce. A standard serving (about 1 sausage with peppers and onions) provides a good source of iron, B vitamins, and vitamin C, and generally ranges from 300 to 500 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	25 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	850 mg
Vitamin C	80 mg
Vitamin A	1500 IU
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Niacin (B3)	5 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a beloved comfort food that represents the fusion of Italian culinary traditions with American ingredients and casual dining. Nutritionally, pairing the rich sausage with fiber and vitamin-rich peppers creates a more balanced meal than eating the sausage alone.