Ingredients
Sausage
- Italian sausage or your favorite variety – about 1 lb (450 g), sliced if large links
Vegetables
- Baby potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes – 1 lb (450 g), cut into bite-sized pieces
- Bell peppers (red, yellow, green) – 3 medium, sliced into strips
- Onion – 1 medium, chopped
- Garlic – 2-3 cloves, minced or finely chopped
Seasonings & Oils
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Salt – to taste
- Black pepper – to taste
- Dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, rosemary) – 1 teaspoon total
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash and cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces, slice the peppers into strips, and chop the onion. If using large sausage links, slice them into rounds for even cooking.
- Brown the Sausage: Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet or roasting pan over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes, then remove and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add the onions, peppers, and potatoes to the same pan. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the veggies start to soften and develop a golden color, about 10 minutes.
- Combine and Cook Through: Return the sausage to the pan, toss everything together, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for another 10-12 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the sausage is cooked through.
- Final Touches: Finish with a quick sprinkle of fresh garlic, toss well, and serve warm. Optionally, add fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the dish.
Notes
- Use uniform cuts for potatoes and peppers to ensure even cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to allow ingredients to brown rather than steam.
- Choose sausages with higher fat content for more flavor and juiciness.
- Parboil very starchy potatoes beforehand to speed up cooking.
- Reserve and use sausage drippings to cook vegetables for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan Stove Top or Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
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