Description
Hearty sausage and potatoes skillet merges rustic Italian flavors with comforting countryside cooking. Family-friendly meal combines savory ingredients and simple preparation for a satisfying dinner experience you’ll crave again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sausage, sliced
- 4 large potatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, approximately 2 minutes.
- Carefully place sliced sausage into the hot pan, allowing each piece to develop a rich golden-brown exterior, roughly 5-6 minutes.
- Transfer browned sausage to a clean plate, reserving the flavorful pan drippings.
- Introduce diced potatoes into the same skillet, spreading them evenly to maximize crispy edges, cooking for 10-12 minutes with occasional gentle stirring.
- Incorporate chopped onions, minced garlic, and diced bell peppers, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and slightly tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- Reintroduce the sausage to the vegetable mixture, sprinkling paprika, salt, and freshly ground black pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Gently combine all ingredients, allowing flavors to meld together over medium heat for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the top for a vibrant finish, and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Use high-starch potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for extra crispiness and better browning.
- Choose spicy or mild sausage based on personal heat preference, ensuring consistent slice thickness for even cooking.
- Consider adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary during cooking to enhance overall flavor complexity.
- For a healthier version, opt for lean chicken or turkey sausage and use less oil by using a non-stick skillet or cooking spray.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg