Italian Sausage and Vegetable Saute

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and hearty Italian Sausage and Vegetable Sauté! Perfectly seasoned Italian sausage—choose between mild or spicy—pairs beautifully with a colorful medley of fresh veggies, including tender zucchini, sweet red bell peppers, and juicy cherry tomatoes. Enhanced with fragrant garlic, earthy Italian seasoning, and a touch of crushed red pepper for optional heat, this quick skillet dish is ready in just 35 minutes. Nutrient-packed baby spinach adds a pop of green, while fresh parsley provides the perfect finishing touch. Serve this one-pan wonder on its own for a low-carb option, or pair it with crusty bread, pasta, or rice to soak up every bit of the delicious juices. Whether you're meal prepping or hosting a casual gathering, this comforting recipe will impress both your taste buds and your guests.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 links Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
• 2 small zucchini, sliced into half-moons
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the sausage is browned and cooked through. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.

Step 2

In the same skillet, add the diced onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until slightly softened.

Step 3

Add the zucchini and cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini starts to become tender.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic, dried Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 5

Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and mix well with the vegetables.

Step 6

Add the baby spinach and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the spinach is wilted and the tomatoes begin to soften.

Step 7

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.

Step 8

Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm, on its own or with a side of crusty bread, pasta, or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1177.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1344.6

Total Fat 96.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 240.0mg	0%
Sodium 4268.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 48.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.1g	0%
Total Sugars 21.4g
Protein 66.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 285.2mg	0%
Iron 10.0mg	0%
Potassium 2474.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.4%

Protein: 20.1%

Carbs: 14.6%