What to Serve with Sausage and Peppers? Easy & Yummy Side Dishes!

Okay, here’s my blog post about what to serve with sausage and peppers, written from my personal experience:

Alright, folks, so the other day I was craving some good ol’ sausage and peppers. I mean, who doesn’t love that combo? Spicy, savory, a little bit sweet… it’s the best. But then I got to thinking, what am I gonna serve with this? Just the sausage and peppers on a plate felt kinda… lonely.

So, I started brainstorming. First, I raided my fridge. I found some leftover roasted potatoes. “Hmm, not bad,” I thought. Potatoes always work, right?

But I wanted something more. Something to really make it a meal. So, I went to my pantry. And there it was: pasta! I had some penne on hand, but honestly, any kind of pasta would do. Rigatoni, spaghetti, even those little shells. You name it.

My Game Plan

• Cook the pasta: Obvious, I know, but gotta start somewhere. I boiled some water, added a pinch of salt (don’t forget that!), and tossed in the penne.
• Prep the sides. While water start to boiled, I would prepare some side dish.
• Warm up the potatoes: Since they were already cooked, I just popped them in the microwave for a few minutes. Easy peasy.
• Make a quick salad: I grabbed some lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers, chopped them up, and whisked together a simple vinaigrette (olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper – you know the drill).

Then, of course, I cooked the stars of the show: the sausage and peppers! I like to slice the sausage into rounds, and chop the peppers and some onions into strips. Then I sauté everything in a pan with a little olive oil until the sausage is browned and the veggies are tender-crisp.

Once the pasta was done, I drained it and added it right into the pan with the sausage and peppers. Gave it a good stir to coat everything in that delicious sauce.

Finally, I put together them all. It’s a super easy and good taste meal.

And there you have it! A complete, satisfying meal, all thanks to a little bit of fridge-and-pantry magic. So next time you’re wondering what to serve with your sausage and peppers, remember this post. It’s all about getting creative and using what you’ve got!