Print

Sausage and Veggie Skillet with Parmesan Recipe

Print Recipe

★★★★★

4.7 from 117 reviews

This Sausage and Veggie Skillet is a hearty, flavorful one-pan meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Featuring mild or spicy Italian sausage, a colorful blend of veggies, and aromatic herbs and spices, this recipe is both satisfying and nutritious. Topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, it delivers a comforting balance of savory and fresh flavors in just 25 minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage (mild or spicy, remove casings before cooking)
  • 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen veggies (potatoes, red bell peppers, sweet corn, broccoli, carrots)
  • 1–1/2 cups frozen kale
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving

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

Instructions

  1. Thaw the Veggies: Heat both packages of frozen veggies in the microwave for 2 minutes to partially thaw. Open the packages, chop any large broccoli or potato pieces into bite-sized chunks, and set aside.
  2. Brown the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground Italian sausage, sear it to develop color, then crumble and cook through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Drain Excess Grease: Once the sausage is browned, carefully drain most of the grease from the pan, leaving about 1 tablespoon to keep the mixture flavorful.
  4. Cook the Veggies: Add the thawed frozen veggies to the pan with the sausage. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the veggies are heated through and tender.
  5. Add Kale and Seasonings: Stir in the frozen kale, minced garlic, dried basil, thyme, oregano, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the kale is warmed through.
  6. Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Serve the sausage and veggie mixture topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy immediately!

Notes

  • Any Italian sausage package close to 1 pound works; a larger size like 19 ounces will make the dish meatier. Be sure to remove casings before cooking.
  • The veggie blend includes potatoes, red bell peppers, sweet corn, broccoli, and carrots. Chop large broccoli pieces so they’re bite-sized.
  • Use finely grated Parmesan cheese from a block for best melting and seasoning effect. Grate it over plates just before serving.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Keywords: sausage skillet, Italian sausage, veggie skillet, one-pan dinner, quick dinner, easy recipe, Italian herbs

Find it online: https://mjrecipe.com/sausage-and-veggie-skillet-with-parmesan-recipe/