Keto Italian Sausage & Bell Pepper Skillet Recipe
A quick and easy one-pan keto meal packed with juicy Italian sausage, colorful bell peppers, onions, garlic, and tomatoes. Full of flavor, low in carbs, and ready in just 30 minutes! Perfect for a simple weeknight dinner or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course, Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian, Keto, low carb
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, or green, sliced)
- 1 small onion (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (no-sugar-added)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella (optional)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1️⃣ Brown the Sausage – Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage (remove casings if using links) and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
2️⃣ Sauté the Peppers & Onions – In the same pan, add another 1 tbsp olive oil if needed. Toss in sliced onions and bell peppers. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3️⃣ Add Tomatoes & Spices – Pour in diced tomatoes with juice. Stir in oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
4️⃣ Combine Everything – Return the sausage to the skillet. Stir everything together and cook for another 5 minutes.
5️⃣ Melt the Cheese (Optional) – Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, cover, and let it melt for 2 minutes.
6️⃣ Serve & Enjoy – Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot!
Notes
- Use hot Italian sausage for extra spice.
- Swap canned tomatoes for fresh diced tomatoes with a splash of chicken broth.
- Serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles for a fuller meal.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Please note: The recipe or ingredients shown in the video might vary slightly from what’s listed here. Use the video as an illustration, but for the best results, you might want to stick to the recipe provided in this article.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 Sugar: 4g Sodium: 820mg Fat: 28g Saturated Fat: 9g Unsaturated Fat: 17g Trans Fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 9g Fiber: 2g Protein: 22g Cholesterol: 65mg