Description
This One Pan Sausage and Veggies Skillet is a hearty, flavorful dish perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner. Combining savory Italian or smoked sausage with vibrant bell peppers, tender zucchini, and baby potatoes, it’s an easy recipe that delivers a balanced meal with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb sausage links (Italian or smoked)
Vegetables
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced, any color)
- 1 medium zucchini (sliced)
- 1 lb baby potatoes (halved)
Seasonings & Oil
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Wash and chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Slice sausage links into thick rounds to ensure even cooking and enhance flavor absorption.
- Heat Oil: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering, which prevents the sausage from sticking and promotes browning.
- Cook Sausage: Add the sliced sausages to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and cooked through, releasing their savory flavors into the oil.
- Sauté Vegetables: Toss in the sliced bell peppers and zucchini, stirring occasionally for about 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften but retain some bite and color.
- Add Potatoes and Seasonings: Add the halved baby potatoes along with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to evenly coat the ingredients and disperse the seasonings.
- Simmer Covered: Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook for an additional 15 minutes. This allows the potatoes to soften thoroughly while the flavors meld together beautifully.
Notes
- You can use any type of sausage, but Italian or smoked sausage pairs best with the seasonings.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste preference, adding chili flakes for heat if desired.
- If potatoes are not cooking through, add a splash of water and cover again to steam them.
- This recipe is perfectly suited for meal prep and reheats well in a skillet or microwave.
