Summer Vegetables with Sausage and Potatoes Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 tspolive oil
- 1 lbbaby red potatoes
cut in half or quartered
- ½ tspgarlic powder
- 1 tspkosher salt
- to tastefresh cracked pepper
- 14 ozitalian chicken sausage
sliced 1-inch thick
- 1 largeonion
chopped
- 4 clovesgarlic
smashed with the side of the knife
- ½orange bell pepper
diced 1-inch squares
- ½yellow bell pepper
diced 1-inch squares
- 1red bell pepper
diced 1-inch squares
- 2 tbspfresh rosemary
or other fresh herb such as thyme
- 2 czucchini
1/2 inch thick and quartered
Directions
- 1
Place oil and potatoes in a large, deep non-stick skillet with a tight fitting lid on high heat; season with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- 2
When the skillet gets hot and starts to sizzle, reduce heat to low and cook with a tight lid on for about 20-25 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally to prevent the potatoes from burning.
- 3
Remove from heat and let them sit 5 minutes without removing the lid, then set the potatoes aside on a dish.
- 4
Add the sausage to the skillet and saute on medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally until browned but not quite cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Season chopped vegetables with salt and pepper. Add onions, peppers, garlic and rosemary to the skillet and mix.
- 6
Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until onions and peppers become slightly browned.
- 7
Add zucchini and cook an additional 5 minutes, mixing as it cooks until cooked through.
- 8
Return the potatoes back to the skillet and mix well. Adjust salt and pepper as needed; cover and cook 5 more minutes.
Summer Vegetables with Sausage and Potatoes Skillet
Similar Recipes
Ratings & Reviews
Be the First to Rate
Your rating helps others discover amazing recipes. Share your experience and let others know what you think!
About this Recipe
Craving a flavorful, satisfying dinner that won't leave you with a pile of dishes? This Summer Vegetables with Sausage and Potatoes Skillet is your answer to an effortless, delicious weeknight meal.
This easy one-pot skillet dinner brings together savory Italian chicken sausage with a medley of fresh summer vegetables and hearty baby red potatoes, all infused with aromatic fresh herbs. It's a smart way to get a balanced meal with minimal fuss, making it perfect for busy evenings.
Imagine tender, caramelized baby red potatoes mingling with vibrant, crisp-tender bell peppers and zucchini, all perfectly complementing slices of savory Italian chicken sausage. Each bite is seasoned with aromatic garlic, a hint of garlic powder, and fresh rosemary or thyme, creating a robust and comforting flavor profile. This skillet dinner delivers a delightful texture contrast and a richness that truly satisfies, all at 307 calories per serving.
Feel free to experiment with the bell peppers; any color combination of orange, yellow, and red will work beautifully. While fresh rosemary is suggested, fresh thyme offers a lovely alternative that enhances the garden-fresh flavors. You could also explore different varieties of pre-cooked Italian chicken sausage to change the flavor profile slightly.
This hearty sausage and peppers skillet is a complete meal on its own, ideal for a casual family dinner or a cozy night in. Serve it straight from the pan for a rustic presentation.