Description
A flavorful and hearty sausage and veggie skillet featuring ground Italian sausage, a medley of frozen vegetables, and seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices. This quick and easy one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights and topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a savory finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage and Vegetables
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
- 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen vegetables (potatoes, red bell peppers, sweet corn, broccoli, carrots)
- 1 1/2 cups frozen kale
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
To Serve
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Thaw Vegetables: Heat both packages of frozen vegetables in the microwave for 2 minutes to begin thawing. Open the packages, chop any large broccoli or potato pieces into bite-sized chunks, and set aside while you brown the sausage.
- Cook Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground Italian sausage, sear it, then crumble and cook thoroughly until browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine and Cook Veggies: Once the sausage is browned, drain excess grease leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan. Add the thawed vegetables and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until heated through. Then add frozen kale, dried basil, thyme, oregano, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and minced garlic.
- Final Cooking and Serve: Cook the mixture for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and kale is heated through. Remove the skillet from heat and serve immediately topped with finely grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Any package size close to 1 pound of Italian sausage is acceptable; a larger package will result in a meatier dish. Remember to remove casings before cooking.
- The vegetable blend includes potatoes, red bell peppers, sweet corn, broccoli, and carrots. Chop larger broccoli pieces to bite-sized for easy eating. Similar frozen vegetable blends also work well.
- Use finely grated Parmesan cheese from a block for best melting and seasoning effect. The cheese adds a salty depth and complements the dish beautifully.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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