Quick Sausage Dinner
Whip up a hearty and flavorful meal in just 35 minutes with this Quick Sausage Dinner! This one-pan wonder combines juicy sausage links—choose mild or spicy to suit your taste—with tender baby potatoes, vibrant bell peppers, and zucchini, all perfectly seasoned with garlic, Italian herbs, and a touch of salt and pepper. The optional sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley adds a delicious finishing touch, making this dish ideal for a comforting weeknight dinner. With minimal prep and easy cleanup, this recipe is a go-to for busy evenings, offering a protein-packed, veggie-loaded meal the whole family will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 sausage links (mild or spicy)
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 2 bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and cook the sausage links for about 8-10 minutes, turning frequently, until browned and cooked through. Remove the sausages from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the halved baby potatoes, cut side down, and cook for 5-6 minutes or until they begin to brown.
Add the sliced bell peppers, zucchini, and minced garlic to the pan. Stir well to combine with the potatoes. Cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Slice the cooked sausage into bite-sized pieces and return them to the pan. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, then stir everything together.
Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sausage to reheat.
Optional: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy your Quick Sausage Dinner!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1665 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.2 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.3 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 208 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 4130 mg | 180% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.5 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.5 g | ||
| Protein | 64.0 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 823 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 3185 mg | 68% | |
*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.
