Creamy Sausage and Peppers Over Mashed Potatoes 

This indulgent dish brings classic comfort to the table by combining savory Italian sausage, tender peppers and onions, a creamy tomato sauce, and fluffy mashed potatoes. The sausages are first browned to develop deep, caramelized flavor, then simmered with vibrant bell peppers, onion, fire-roasted tomatoes, and a touch of white wine in a luscious, cream-spiked tomato sauce. Served over buttery mash, each bite delivers a satisfying blend of hearty textures and rich flavors. Cozy, family-friendly, and perfect for weeknight dinners, it’s easy to see why this dish is a delicious crowd-pleaser. 

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 1 lb Italian sausage links (mild, sweet, or spicy)

• 1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced

• 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced

• 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced

• 2 Tbsp cooking white wine (or broth)

• 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes

• 6 oz tomato paste

• 8 oz tomato sauce

• 12 oz water

• ½ tsp Italian seasoning

• 1 tsp sugar

• ½ tsp salt, plus additional to taste

• ⅓ cup heavy cream

• Grated Parmesan cheese (for finishing)

• Mashed potatoes (amount per preferred serving)

Directions

1. Preheat & start potatoes
   Begin boiling potatoes for mash while preparing sausage. 

2. Brown the sausage
   Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sausage links until browned on all sides (they’ll finish cooking later). Remove and slice into ¼‑inch pieces. 

3. Cook peppers & onions
   Add another teaspoon of oil, then sauté peppers and onions until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. 

4. Deglaze & build sauce
   Return sausage to pan and deglaze with white wine. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Add Italian seasoning, sugar, and salt. Bring to a simmer. 

5. Finish with cream
   Pour in heavy cream, stirring until the sauce is smooth and rich. Simmer for about 10 minutes.

6. Mash potatoes
   Drain cooked potatoes, mash with butter/milk/cream as desired, and season to taste.

7. Serve
   Spoon creamy sausage and peppers over hot mashed potatoes. Garnish generously with grated Parmesan.

Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: ~593 kcal

• Protein: ~21 g

• Total Fat: ~43 g (Saturated Fat: ~17 g)

• Carbohydrates: ~25 g (Fiber: ~5 g; Sugars: ~15 g)

• Cholesterol: ~109 mg

• Sodium: ~1,897 mg

• Potassium: ~1,107 mg