Paleo Hearty Sausage Casserole
Packed with robust flavors and wholesome ingredients, this Paleo Hearty Sausage Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that’s both healthy and satisfying. Featuring savory ground pork sausage, vibrant bell peppers, tender zucchini, and sweet carrots simmered in a rich tomato and chicken broth base, this dish is brimming with nutrients and bold flavors. Perfectly seasoned with Italian herbs, garlic, and a sprinkle of fresh basil, each bite bursts with aromatic goodness. This one-pot, oven-baked casserole is naturally grain-free, dairy-free, and Paleo-friendly, making it ideal for clean-eating enthusiasts. Ready in just over an hour, it’s a convenient weeknight dinner option that’s sure to become a favorite. Serve it piping hot and enjoy a hearty, nourishing meal that hits all the right notes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork sausage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large, diced yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 medium, diced bell peppers (red and yellow)
- 3 medium, sliced carrots
- 2 medium, sliced zucchini
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 14-ounce can, diced canned tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh basil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the ground pork sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes. Remove sausage from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the diced bell peppers, sliced carrots, and sliced zucchini to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the tomato paste, making sure it's well incorporated with the vegetables. Add the canned tomatoes (with their juice) and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
Return the cooked sausage to the skillet, and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix everything thoroughly.
Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, spreading out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together.
Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm. Enjoy your hearty and healthy Paleo meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2381 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 174.4 g | 224% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.1 g | 266% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 339 mg | 113% | |
| Sodium | 11042 mg | 480% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.4 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.5 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.2 g | ||
| Protein | 105.0 g | 210% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 452 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 3570 mg | 76% | |
*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.
