Description
Sausage and Veggies Skillet makes dinner feel like a delicious breeze when your kitchen needs a fast, satisfying meal. Grab your skillet and toss together hearty sausage with colorful vegetables for a simple one-pan wonder that comes together in minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 1 pound Italian sausage
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 2 cups zucchini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat at 350°F. Sear your sliced Italian sausage for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy edges develop.
- Transfer the browned sausage to one side of the skillet. Add chopped onions and sliced bell peppers to the empty side, cooking for 3-4 minutes until they start softening.
- Incorporate 2 cups sliced zucchini, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 3 minced garlic cloves into the skillet. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon dried oregano and 1 teaspoon dried basil across the vegetables.
- Season the entire skillet with salt and pepper to your taste preference. Stir all ingredients gently to combine and distribute seasonings evenly.
- Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing zucchini to become tender and tomatoes to develop slight blistering.
- Remove skillet from heat after vegetables reach desired tenderness. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a bright, herbaceous finish.
Notes
- Choose a smoked or spicy sausage for extra flavor depth in this quick skillet meal.
- Fresh herbs make a big difference, so grab parsley or basil from your garden or produce section if possible.
- For a lower-carb version, swap bell peppers for cauliflower or reduce the amount of vegetables.
- Keep the heat at medium to prevent burning and ensure even cooking of the sausage and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 13-18 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg