Description
Hearty Italian sausage and vegetable skillet dinner brings rustic Mediterranean flavors to your weeknight table. Quick one-pan magic delivers delicious comfort with minimal cleanup, letting you savor each satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 1 pound (454 grams) Italian sausage
Vegetables:
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces/411 grams) diced tomatoes
Seasonings and Garnishes:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a generously sized pan over medium heat until shimmering.
- Crumble Italian sausage into the hot pan, cooking thoroughly until golden brown and completely cooked through, approximately 8-10 minutes. Transfer meat to a separate plate.
- Utilize the same pan to sauté sliced bell peppers, diced onions, and chopped zucchini, stirring frequently until vegetables become slightly softened and edges begin to caramelize, about 4-5 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic, canned diced tomatoes, dried basil, oregano, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper into the vegetable mixture. Stir components together and allow to gently simmer, developing robust flavors for 5 minutes.
- Reintegrate the cooked sausage back into the pan, folding it into the vegetable medley. Continue simmering for an additional 5 minutes to marry the flavors and ensure everything is heated evenly.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley over the top for a vibrant, aromatic presentation.
Notes
- Select spicy or mild Italian sausage based on personal heat preference, ensuring a customized flavor profile.
- Slice vegetables uniformly to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the skillet.
- Remove sausage casings before cooking for smoother, more integrated meat distribution in the dish.
- Substitute plant-based sausage and use vegan Parmesan for a vegetarian-friendly version that maintains robust Mediterranean flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28-30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg