Description
A hearty, one-pan meal packed with flavor, Italian sausage, and crispy potatoes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a cozy weekend lunch. This dish comes together quickly but tastes like it’s been simmering for hours. With tender vegetables, golden potatoes, and savory sausage, it’s comfort food at its finest. Serve straight from the skillet for a rustic presentation that’s sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot, casings removed if using links)
- 1 lb baby potatoes, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian herbs (oregano, thyme, basil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Slice sausage into bite-sized rounds. Dice potatoes, slice peppers and onion, and mince garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown sausage for 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook potatoes for 10–12 minutes until tender and golden, stirring occasionally.
- Add peppers and onion, cooking for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Return sausage to skillet, sprinkle with Italian herbs, and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Remove from heat, top with Parmesan and parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, don’t overcrowd the pan when cooking potatoes.
- Fresh herbs add brightness—try rosemary or thyme if available.
- Leftovers reheat well in a skillet, preserving potato crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg