Italian Sausage Skillet Dinner

Savor the comforting flavors of Italy with this Italian Sausage Skillet Dinner—a one-pan recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights! Featuring juicy Italian sausage, vibrant sautéed vegetables like red bell peppers and zucchini, and tender penne pasta simmered in a rich tomato and chicken broth, this dish captures the essence of rustic Italian cooking. Enhanced with fragrant Italian seasoning and finished with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese, this hearty meal is both simple to prepare and bursting with flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cook time, this skillet dinner is a crowd-pleaser that’s ready in under 40 minutes. Serve it hot, garnished with fresh parsley, for a deliciously easy dinner the whole family will love! Keywords: Italian sausage skillet recipe, one-pan dinner, easy pasta dishes, weeknight meals, Italian comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 links Italian sausage (mild or spicy, as preferred)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium Zucchini, sliced into half-moons
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 14.5 ounces Canned diced tomatoes (with juices)
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
• 8 ounces Penne pasta (or other short pasta)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausages and cook until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Remove the sausages from the skillet and set aside on a cutting board.

Step 2

In the same skillet, add the olive oil, followed by the diced onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.

Step 3

Add the sliced zucchini and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 4

Slice the cooked sausages into bite-sized pieces and return them to the skillet.

Step 5

Pour the canned diced tomatoes (including their juices) and chicken broth into the skillet. Stir in the dried Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then add the penne pasta. Stir to ensure the pasta is submerged in the liquid. Cover the skillet with a lid and let it simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked and has absorbed most of the liquid.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top. Stir gently to combine.

Step 8

Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1726.6 grams (1726.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1841

Total Fat 116.10g	149%
Saturated Fat 37.10g	186%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 240mg	80%
Sodium 5509mg	240%
Total Carbohydrate 122.50g	45%
Dietary Fiber 15.90g	57%
Total Sugars 29.80g
Protein 89.40g	179%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 723mg	56%
Iron 10mg	58%
Potassium 2751mg	59%

*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: 55.2%

Protein: 18.9%

Carbs: 25.9%