Description
This Creamy Italian Sausage and Potato Skillet is a comforting one-pan meal featuring savory Italian sausage, tender baby potatoes, and a rich, creamy sauce with spinach and parmesan. Perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner, the skillet combines robust flavors and simple ingredients, simmered to perfection.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil (or butter)
- 1/2 of an onion, diced
- 1 large bell pepper, diced
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage (chicken or pork)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1/2 lb baby gold potatoes, quartered
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup low sodium veggie or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, or more to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and bell peppers and sauté for 4-5 minutes until they are softened and fragrant.
- Cook Sausage and Add Seasonings: Add the ground Italian sausage to the skillet, cooking and breaking it up with a spoon until it is no longer pink. Stir in the quartered potatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper. Let this mixture cook together for 1 minute to meld the flavors.
- Simmer with Broth and Cream: Pour in the low sodium broth and heavy cream. Cover the skillet with a lid and let it simmer over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender and the flavors have blended well.
- Finish with Cheese and Spinach: Turn off the heat, then stir in the parmesan cheese and baby spinach until the spinach wilts and the cheese melts, creating a creamy and flavorful finish to the dish.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken or pork Italian sausage depending on your preference.
- For a richer flavor, use butter instead of olive oil for sautéing.
- If you prefer a thinner sauce, add a little more broth.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini for extra nutrition.
- Make sure to quarter potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking.
- This dish reheats well and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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