Sassy Sausage Skillet

Meet your new weeknight favorite: the Sassy Sausage Skillet! This one-pan wonder combines smoky, savory slices of sausage with a colorful medley of crisp-tender vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion, all brought to life with bold spices like smoked paprika and Italian seasoning. The addition of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon adds a vibrant finishing touch, making this dish as bright in flavor as it is in appearance. Ready in just 35 minutes and packed with protein and nutrients, this quick and easy skillet recipe is perfect for busy families seeking a flavorful, wholesome meal. Serve it as a standalone dish or pair it with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread for a complete dinner that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 ounces smoked sausage (sliced into 1/4-inch rounds)
• 1 whole red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
• 1 whole yellow bell pepper (thinly sliced)
• 1 medium zucchini (sliced into half-moons)
• 1 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
• 3 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
• 1 whole lemon (cut into wedges, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 2

Once the oil is hot, add the sliced smoked sausage and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned on both sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 5

Sprinkle the smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper over the vegetables. Stir well to coat the vegetables in the spices.

Step 6

Return the browned sausage to the skillet and mix everything together. Cook for 3-5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend and the sausage to heat through.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Step 8

Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for a bright, zesty finish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1065.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1467.6

Total Fat 118.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 200.1mg	0%
Sodium 4527.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.4g	0%
Total Sugars 28.9g
Protein 44.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 236.8mg	0%
Iron 6.7mg	0%
Potassium 2263.3mg	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: 72.6%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 15.1%