Rustic Sausage Herb Skillet (Print Version)

Sausage, potatoes, and fresh herbs come together in a flavorful one-pan comfort meal.

# Components:

→ Meats

01 - 14 oz smoked sausage or Italian sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds

→ Vegetables

02 - 1.3 lbs baby potatoes, halved
03 - 1 large yellow onion, sliced
04 - 2 bell peppers, sliced
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

→ Herbs & Seasonings

06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Other

11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
12 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

# Directions:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage rounds and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove sausage from the skillet and set aside.
02 - Add the remaining olive oil and unsalted butter to the skillet. Add halved baby potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and fork-tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.
03 - Add sliced onion and bell peppers to the skillet. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften.
04 - Stir in minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until the mixture is aromatic.
05 - Return sausage to the skillet. Stir well and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
06 - Remove skillet from heat. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make in just one skillet
  • Customizable with your favorite vegetables and sausage
02 -
  • Check the sausage label for allergens if gluten-free or dairy-free is needed
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day after flavors meld
03 -
  • Try swapping baby potatoes for sweet potatoes for a sweeter twist
  • Add cherry tomatoes in the last 5 minutes for extra color and flavor
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