If you are trying to figure out what to serve with sausage and peppers for dinner, this list is exactly what you are looking for. Sausage, peppers, and onions are a classic Italian family favorite and a comfort food staple. It really needs another comfort food side recipe or light healthy side for balance.
This list of ideas will help you pick the best sides to go with sausage & peppers even as a sandwich, grinder, hoagie, or plain. I have shared some quick and easy lunch or dinner ideas. For the best way to make sausage and peppers, try my INSTANT POT ITALIAN SAUSAGE & PEPPERS recipe.
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What is Italian Sausage & Peppers?
All of these sides pair well with savory meat, sweet bell peppers, tender onions, garlic, and rich tomato sauce. The classic dish is an Italian American breakfast, lunch, or dinner staple.
There are many ways to cook sausage & peppers. My great-aunts always pan-fried them. In summer for big family cookouts, they would grill them and add the cooked onions. I love them anyway, including my quick shortcut Instant Pot Italian Sausage & Peppers recipe.
Recipe Categories
There are many kinds of Italian sausages and all pair well. Find yummy comfort food classics, healthy salads, casseroles, low-carb, keto, gluten-free, and fancy sides. This recipe roundup includes:
- Pastas & Italian Recipes
- Comfort Food Classic Side Dishes
- Salad & Vegetable Side Dishes
- Keto, Low Carb, or Gluten-Free Side Dishes
- Other Side Dishes
Pastas & Italian Recipes
When enjoying sausage and peppers, a good old-fashioned Italian recipe to serve with it is what comes to mind first. Try saucy pasta, flavorful veggies, or even some Italian sweets. Complete your supper with these traditional Italian dishes.
Summer Pesto Pasta Salad
This simple yet flavorful pesto pasta salad is a summer favorite. The cold tri-color rotini salad with a pesto dressing, tomatoes, & olives is great for a light lunch or a side dish. Using mostly inexpensive pantry staples, this budget-friendly recipe is the best. With Italian & American flavors, serve with BBQ, roasts, grilled chicken, seafood, sandwiches, & soup to complete your meal.
Summer Pesto Pasta Salad
Mediterranean Orzo Salad
This easy recipe for a fresh, tasty, & simple Mediterranean Orzo Salad is fantastic. The healthy vegetables & lemon vinaigrette are the best. The quick 30-minute side or main dish salad is vegan & vegetarian approved - or add feta & salami for a heartier option. Great make-ahead idea for lunch, dinner, picnics, & potlucks.
Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad
Italian Green Bean and Potato Salad
This easy side dish recipe for Italian Green Bean and Potato Salad is a summer favorite. It has fresh veggies and herbs, no mayo. & tons of flavor. Great to serve with grilled or BBQ meats and seafood, sandwiches, & soups. It's gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, & healthy (low-fat).
Italian Green Bean and Potato Salad
Pancetta Pasta
This easy pancetta pasta recipe is an Italian classic. The quick-cooking 20-minute recipe is salty, rich, & comforting. Angel hair pasta with crispy pancetta, garlic, & a simple olive oil sauce is a traditional family-favorite meal with just a few ingredients. Feed a lot of people at a budget-friendly price.
Pancetta Pasta
Pasta alla Pizzaiola
This 30-minute recipe for pasta alla pizzaiola is a quick & delicious Italian classic. The rich tomato sauce is inspired by the best pizza makers. The recipe from Naples, Campania region of Italy, is so easy. The simple meatless pasta is a yummy vegan/vegetarian meal that is comforting & a family favorite.
Pasta alla Pizzaiola
Fried Spaghetti with Eggs
Fried spaghetti with eggs is a great way to enjoy leftover spaghetti in a delicious meal that is great for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. This simple recipe results in crispy spaghetti, fried eggs, with a creamy garlicky sauce that pulls it all together in just minutes.
Fried Spaghetti with Eggs
Pepperoni Spaghetti
This 30-minute recipe for pepperoni spaghetti is a crowd-pleaser. You will crave the chunky pepperoni tomato sauce that is rich, hearty, & spicy. This family favorite meal is so easy, making it ideal for busy weeknight dinners.
Pepperoni Spaghetti
Caramelized Pear & Gorgonzola Pasta
Caramelized pear & gorgonzola pasta is a simple dish with big gourmet wow factor. The 30-minute recipe has the best rich cheesy cream sauce. Paired with juicy ripe fresh pears & more for an Italian-inspired dish that tastes like you at a fancy restaurant.
Peat & Gorgonzola Pasta
Italian Sausage and Broccoli Pasta
This simple Italian Sausage & Broccoli Pasta recipe is the perfect weeknight meal. Your family will be wowed by this quick and easy 30 minute dinner. Top the penne dish with parmesan & pepper for the best comforting cheesy finish without cream.
Italian Sausage and Broccoli Pasta
Rigatoni al Forno (Baked Pasta)
Rigatoni al Forno is a baked pasta casserole everyone will love. This easy recipe has hearty rigatoni, a rich tomato sauce, layers of gooey cheese, and more for a great Italian dinner. This is a comforting recipe great for holidays, potlucks, & make-ahead meals.
Rigatoni al Forno (Baked Pasta)
LOW CARB KETO LASAGNA WITH CREPINI
Lasagna that is as authentic as nonnie would make but only 4 net carbs each serving! Instead of pasta or noodles, use Crepini egg cauliflower wraps. This is the best low-carb, keto, & Gluten-free recipe you will ever have!
Keto Lasagna with Crepini Egg Thins
Taralli Pugliesi - Italian Black Pepper Cookies
Taralli are wonderful baked wheat flour rings that are a classic snack in Italy. Taralli are savory bites that are crispy on the outside and have flaky inside. The taste is a wonderful combination of floral olive oil and spicy black pepper with every nibble.
Taralli - Italian Black Pepper Cookies
Air Fryer Broccolini with Lemon & Parmesan
Broccolini is crispy thanks to the air fryer. It is all dressed up with fresh lemon & parmesan. This garlicky recipe is savory, salty, & bright with a punch of citrus. You'll love this Italian-inspired fresh vegetable side dish or appetizer.
Air Fryer Broccolini with Lemon & Parmesan
How to Make Artisan Ciabatta Bread
Homemade rustic artisan ciabatta bread has a crispy crust and a tender chewy inside. This classic Italian recipe comes out so good & is easy to make. There is nothing like fresh-baked bread straight from the oven.
Ciabatta
Roasted Cherry Tomato Soup
The most amazing roasted cherry tomato soup is an easy recipe that only takes 30 minutes. It's creamy, savory, rich & tastes gourmet. A touch of garlic & basil makes this an Italian classic. Serve with grilled cheese for lunch or as a starter for dinner. Simple ingredients like summer ripe fresh red tomatoes, onion, & garlic are oven-cooked, simmered, & blended for a chunky or smooth soup. Gluten-free, low-carb, & keto-friendly too!
Roasted Cherry Tomato Soup
Mediterranean Chopped Salad
The best Mediterranean chopped salad is packed with garbanzo beans for protein and a bunch of fresh vegetables. Loaded with Greek & Italian produce like tomatoes, cucumbers, artichokes, & olives plus a homemade Italian vinaigrette dressing recipe. Great for lunch, dinner, side, or appetizer. It is gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, healthy, & tasty for everyone to enjoy.
Italian Chopped Salad
Cold Rice Salad
The best spring or summer salad of rice and fresh fava beans. The cold rice salad It is tossed with lemon vinaigrette & topped with scallions and lemon zest for a bright pop of flavor.
Cold Italian Rice Salad
Antipasto Rice Salad
Antipasto rice salad is a light lunch or hearty side dish that is packed with so many yummy things. Rice paired with Italian-American ingredients like salami, mozzarella, and olives are mixed with a homemade dressing for a tasty gluten-free alternative to pasta salad.
Antipasto Rice Salad
Fig and Brie Bruschetta
Toasted bread topped with fresh figs, creamy brie cheese, & spicy hot honey is the ultimate recipe. Fig & Brie Bruschetta is a gourmet-tasting appetizer that is quick & easy to make. The Italian-inspired small plate, snack, or lunch is sweet, savory, sticky, & sensational.
Fig & Brie Bruscetta
Easy Tomato Basil Bruschetta
This traditional bruschetta combines the perfect flavors of fresh Roma tomatoes, sweet basil, salty capers, and pungent garlic.
Easy Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Comfort Food Classic Side Dishes
Comforting sides like mashed potatoes and kinds of pasta are commonly served with sausage and peppers. This list includes some comfort food classics and new recipes that you will want to make over and over again.
All of these soul-pleasing recipes will be a surefire hit with the family. They are delicious, home-cooked, and satisfying just as all the best comfort food side dish recipes should be.
Old-Fashioned Baked Macaroni & Cheese with Bacon
Creamy macaroni & cheese with caramelized onions & bacon is a classic old-fashioned recipe. The best homemade baked mac and cheese begins with a traditional roux, 3 kinds of cheese & al dente elbow pasta. This family-favorite casserole recipe is creamy, comforting, & simple to make.
Baked Mac & Cheese with Bacon
Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti
Chicken spaghetti in the Instant Pot is a quick and easy recipe. This one-pot chicken and pasta recipe is comforting and delicious. The creamy sauce has 3 kinds of cheese for a gooey melty meal kids & adults will love. Best pressure cooker pasta recipe.
Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti
Whipped Sweet Potatoes
For a comforting side dish, these whipped sweet potatoes really hit the spot. They are fluffy and sweet with a hint of nutmeg. Perfect to serve with Thanksgiving turkey, Christmas roast, Easter Ham, or any family dinner or holiday.
Whipped Sweet Potatoes
Deep-Fried Sweet Potato Fries
Homemade deep-fried sweet potato fries are a quick and easy family favorite recipe. This fantastic method to deep fry & season them makes the best appetizer or side dish.
Deep-Fried Sweet Potato Fries
Air Fryer Frozen Crinkle French Fries
For an easy foolproof method for cooking frozen crinkle-cut french fries in the air fryer, try this recipe. They will be hot, crispy, and yummy with just the right amount of time to cook in the air fryer. Plus delicious dips and seasonings to add for the best air fryer french fries.
Air Fryer French Fries
Pan Fried Potatoes & Onions
Fire up your skillet and pan-fry some potatoes and onions for a hearty side dish. This easy recipe is ready in 30 minutes & takes only a few ingredients. This southern recipe for seasoned russet potato cubes is a classic American dish great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The potatoes are crispy & fork-tender - plus gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, & dairy-free.
Pan Fried Potatoes and Onions
Instant Pot Ranch Salt Potatoes
Tender bite-sized potatoes are tossed with butter and ranch seasoning for a family favorite. These salt-crusted electric pressure cooker potatoes are easy and the best side dish recipe.
Instant Pot Potatoes
Toaster Oven Baked Potato
Making baked potatoes in the toaster oven is an easy and delicious way to cook this classic side dish. The skin turns out crispy and the inside is soft and fluffy. If your toaster oven has a convection setting, this baked potato recipe is super quick
Toaster Oven Baked Potato
Salad & Vegetable Side Dishes
Here are some great healthy side dishes to make and eat with your next dinner or lunch, especially with sausage and pepper sandwiches. There is a delicious gluten-free salad and amazing healthy vegetables to pick from.
Caramelized Brussel sprouts with Brown Sugar, Bacon, & Blue Cheese
Caramelized Brussel sprouts with brown sugar are a wonderful simple side dish. To make Brussel sprouts even more wonderful add bacon and blue cheese for a sweet, salty, creamy, and nutty delight.
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli
Instant pot steamed broccoli is a healthy and easy recipe that comes out perfect every time. In just a few minutes fresh broccoli is cooked and ready to enjoy. This method works in any electric pressure cooker with or without a steamer basket and results in fresh steamed broccoli that is not mushy.
Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli
Roasted Potatoes & Broccoli
Two yummy side dishes in one sheet pan recipe - oven roasted potatoes & broccoli florets are the ultimate pairing. The spice mix add a ton of flavor & it pairs with anything from fish to chicken or beef. This easy vegetable side takes little prep & the small pieces cook fast in the oven. This simple yet fancy recipe is vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, & dairy-free.
Roasted Potatoes & Broccoli
Air Fryer Green Beans
In just 10 minutes, this recipe for crispy air fryer green beans is the best. This simple side dish with few ingredients is quick & easy.
Air Fryer Green Beans
Roasted Green Beans with Everything But the Bagel Seasoning
These delicious oven-roasted green beans will be a family favorite. The nutty sesame seasoning that includes garlic and onion adds so much flavor. This quick & easy recipe is the best thanks to everything but the bagel seasoning that elevates this simple vegetable side dish.
Oven-Roasted Green Beans with Everything Bacon Seasoning.
Broccoli Salad with Apples & Cheese
This healthy broccoli salad with carrots, raisins, apples, and cheese is amazing. The creamy greek yogurt dressing is low-fat and made without mayo. It is tangy, crisp, fresh, and sweet in every bite. It holds up great for potlucks and barbecues. It is even great as a leftover, unlike other salads.
Broccoli Apple Salad
Steamed Frozen Vegetables
Steamed frozen vegetables are a great healthy way to enjoy more vegetables at mealtime. Cooking frozen veggies is easy and when done in the steamer, they come out tender and delicious. Plus the nutrients are retained a lot more than when boiling. This is hands down the best way to cook any kind of frozen vegetable.
Steamed Frozen Vegetables
Simple Spinach Salad
Toss together this quick & easy simple spinach salad in just minutes. The crunchy croutons are made from scratch & with a homemade dijon vinaigrette this is the best recipe hands down. It's a fresh & healthy side dish that goes with any meal or enjoy for lunch. Pile on some protein for an entree dinner.
Simple Spinach Salad
Keto, Low Carb, or Gluten-Free Side Dishes
This category of ideas to serve with sausage and peppers includes keto, low-carb, paleo, or gluten-free recipes.
Crispy Air Fryer Keto Radishes
Crispy air fryer keto radishes are the low-carb answer to those that love roasted potatoes. These seasoned radishes are an easy recipe & done in 15 minutes.
Airy Fryer Keto Radishes
Low-Carb Keto Creamed Spinach Casserole
Creamed spinach is a tasty low-carb steakhouse restaurant favorite. This easy keto recipe is the best spinach casserole side dish.
Keto Creamed Spinach Casserole
Keto Cornbread Chaffles
Cornbread chaffles made with almond flour are the best Mini Dash keto waffle recipe. A savory low-carb & gluten-free side for chili, soup, or salad.
Keto Cornbread Waffles
Keto Fat Head Rolls
Homemade soft keto rolls using almond flour are not just low carb (4 net carbs each!) but will please any appetite. They are sturdy enough for use as bread for sandwiches, buns for hamburgers, and great plain.
Keto Fat Head Rols
Other Side Dishes
If you want something that is not traditional as a side dish, this is a list of some great new recipes to try out.
Dutch Oven No Knead Bread
Fall in love with this fresh baked loaf of dutch oven no knead bread. The crusty white bread is a cheap & easy recipe that's so delish.
Dutch Oven No Knead Bread
Easy Homemade Soft Dinner Rolls
The best soft homemade dinner rolls baked using yeast are easy to make. These rolls are delicious and enjoyed best when warm straight out of the oven.
Soft Dinner Rolls
Deep-Fried Beer-Battered Onion Rings
Onion rings are a classic fried treat that is so easy to make homemade. This beer-battered recipe for onion rings is deep-fried until crispy & crunchy. It's the perfect side dish, snack, or appetizer.
Beer-Battered Onion Rings
Other Recipe Roundups
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Jerry says
Great recipe choices. I always just eat this in a bun with chips but not yesterday. I made the green beans and they were very good. Will make again.
Angela says
Thank you and I am glad you enjoyed the roasted green beans.