Skillet meals are always a welcome addition to dinnertime routine. With the recipe below, there's just one pan to wash when dinner is over. And even better – it's super easy to vary it according to the seasons and what your kids like. You can serve it on its own or over pasta or rice.
Choosing a flavorful sausage is the key to success with this dish. Italian sausage usually comes in sweet or spicy varieties. Pick the one that your family will like best to ensure dinner is a hit.
One-pan Italian Sausage and Vegetables
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4 Italian sausages
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeds and membranes removed, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, seeds and membranes removed, thinly sliced
1 orange bell pepper, seeds and membranes removed, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeds and membranes removed, thinly sliced
1/4 pound broccolini
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tomatoes, chopped
salt
Heat a skillet over high heat.
Add the sausages and sear on all sides. Set aside and keep warm. (The sausages will not be completely cooked through.)
Pour off all but two tablespoons of fat from the pan. Add the onion and peppers, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes, or until the veggies are tender and slightly browned.
Add the broccolini, garlic and tomatoes, and stir to combine.
Return the sausage to the pan.
Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the broccolini is steamed and the sausage is cooked through.