Italian Sausage Stir Fry
Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, this Italian Sausage Stir Fry is a quick and satisfying one-pan dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy Italian sausage—mild or spicy, your choice—is paired with a medley of fresh, sautéed vegetables, including sweet bell peppers, tender zucchini, and caramelized onions, all seasoned with aromatic garlic, dried Italian herbs, and optional red pepper flakes for a touch of heat. A finishing touch of halved cherry tomatoes adds a juicy pop of sweetness, while fresh basil and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese take this dish to the next level. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is a flavorful, low-carb option that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Serve it on its own or over pasta, rice, or cauliflower rice for a complete meal that everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 links Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 3 medium bell peppers (assorted colors, sliced)
- 2 medium zucchini (sliced into half-moons)
- 1 large yellow onion (thinly sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 6 pieces fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese (grated, optional for serving)
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the Italian sausage links to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Toss in the sliced bell peppers, zucchini, and onion. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they begin to soften.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Slice the browned Italian sausage into 1/2-inch pieces and return them to the skillet with the vegetables.
Stir in the dried Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the sausage and vegetables in the seasoning.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.
Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish the stir fry with fresh basil leaves, if desired.
Serve the Italian sausage stir fry hot, optionally topped with grated parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1702 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.9 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.4 g | 197% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 236 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 4464 mg | 194% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.6 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.1 g | ||
| Protein | 85.8 g | 172% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 930 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 4127 mg | 88% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
