Red Pepper & Italian Sausage Frittata

Quick, comforting, and full of flavour—this frittata makes leftovers worth looking forward to

This Red Pepper and Italian Sausage Frittata is a simple, nourishing dish that brings together a few everyday ingredients in a fresh, flavourful way. With gently sautéed vegetables, your favourite sausage, and a handful of herbs, it bakes into something that feels both hearty and light. Try this for supper with whole grain toast and a mixed green salad. Reheat the leftovers the next day for a tasty lunch. It’s an easy, flexible recipe that fits naturally into your week—no extra fuss needed.

Makes 6 Servings

What You Need 

• 400 g Italian Sausage (your choice of chicken, turkey, pork or vegetarian soy sausage)
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped into small pieces
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red pepper, diced into small pieces
• 8 large eggs
• 1/4 cup skim milk
• 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
• 3 tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped
• Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

How You Make Red Pepper & Italian Sausage Frittata

1. In a non-stick skillet that has a handle that is ovenproof, cook sausage until completely cooked. Remove from skillet and cut into small bite-sized pieces.
2. In the same skillet, cook onion, garlic, and red pepper until soft. Add cooked sausage.In a large bowl beat eggs, milk, thyme and parsley. Add this egg mixture to the skillet and cook over medium heat until egg mixture begins to set. Lift edges to allow uncooked egg to flow underneath. Cook until top is almost set.
3. Preheat your oven to broil and broil the skillet for 1-2 minutes or until top is set.
4. Cut into wedges and top with salt and pepper to taste or alternatively serve with salsa.

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