Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
  • 1 small white or yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 bell peppers, chopped - multicolors (red, yellow, orange)
  • 2 tsp. garlic, crushed (~3-4 cloves)
  • 1 tsp. fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 tsp. red pepper chili flakes (optional)
  • 1, 12 oz. package Italian chicken sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 1, 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
  • Cooked Spaghetti

Instruction

  • Heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions; cook, stirring occasionally for ~5 minutes.
  • Add the chopped bell peppers and continue to cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the garlic, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and red pepper chili flakes if desired. Stir until fragrant, ~1 minute.
  • Push the onions and bell peppers to one side of the skillet to make room for the sausage.
  • Add the sliced chicken sausage rounds and remaining olive oil and cook for ~5 minutes until sausage browns on each side.
  • Stir together cooked sausage and bell pepper and onion mixture. Add in crushed tomatoes. Bring to a boil; then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes. Taste, and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  • Serve over cooked spaghetti pasta (or pasta of choice). Garnish with parmesan cheese if desired.