Best 7 Italian Sausage Veggie Skillet Recipes

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In today's fast-paced world, preparing a satisfying meal from scratch can often seem like a daunting task. However, with a bit of creativity and the right ingredients, you can easily whip up a delicious and nutritious skillet dish featuring Italian sausage and a variety of vegetables. This flavorful and versatile recipe offers a perfect balance of savory flavors, textures, and colors, making it an ideal option for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.

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ITALIAN SAUSAGE VEGGIE SKILLET



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We love Italian sausage sandwiches, but because the bread isn't diet-friendly for me, I created this recipe to satisfy my craving. If you like some heat, use hot peppers in place of the sweet peppers. -Tina Howells, Salem, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta
1 pound Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 medium zucchini, chopped
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1 large sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. , Meanwhile, in large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium-high heat until sausage is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Add zucchini and peppers; cook until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender and begin to release their juices, 5-7 minutes. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 417mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic exchanges

QUICK ITALIAN VEGGIE SKILLET



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When you don't know what to serve, Italian flavors are a good starting point. We combine cannellini and garbanzo beans for this snappy rice dish. -Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 cup vegetable broth
3/4 cup uncooked instant rice
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1 cup marinara sauce
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine first 6 ingredients and, if desired, pepper flakes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, 7-9 minutes. Stir in marinara sauce; heat through, stirring occasionally. Top with cheese and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 660mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

QUICK ITALIAN SKILLET DINNER



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Dinner in 30 minutes - and only one pot to clean! Combine Italian sausage with peppers, onions, diced tomatoes, vegetable juice and rice for a meal that is better than anything you'd make from a box!

Provided by Red Gold

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     RED GOLD®, Inc.

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound Italian sausage
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can RED GOLD® Diced Tomatoes
2 cups RED GOLD® Vegetable Juice from Concentrate
1 ½ cups instant rice
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In large skillet cook sausage until no longer pink, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain off excess fat. Add green bell pepper and onion; cook until crisp.
  • Add diced tomatoes and vegetable juice; cook and stir until mixture boils. Remove from heat and stir in rice.
  • Cover and let stand 6 to 8 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 41.8 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 1012.2 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND VEGETABLE PASTA



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How about Italian for dinner tonight? This one-dish meal of ziti, spicy sausage and Muir Glen® fire roasted tomatoes can be on the table in short order.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked ziti pasta (7 oz)
2 cups bite-size fresh broccoli florets
1 package (19.5 oz) lean hot Italian turkey sausage, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large red bell pepper, cut into bite-size strips
1 large yellow bell pepper, cut into bite-size strips
1 medium sweet onion, sliced (about 1 cup)
2 cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed or diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup shredded provolone cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, adding broccoli last 2 minutes of cooking time. Drain and return to saucepan; cover to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain; remove sausage from skillet.
  • In same skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook bell peppers and onion in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Add pasta and broccoli, sausage and tomatoes to skillet. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1100 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 1/2 g

EASY SKILLET SAUSAGE AND VEGETABLES



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Easy weeknight dish that makes an attractive presentation. Can be easily reheated for potluck events. Serve over rigatoni, rice, or with garlic bread.

Provided by Jessica Chrysam Wood

Categories     Everyday Cooking

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound hot Italian sausage links, cut into pieces
6 small bell peppers, cut into strips
1 zucchini, cut into small chunks
2 small tomatoes, cut into chunks
3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook and stir sausage in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes, partially draining the drippings. Add bell peppers and zucchini to the sausage; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir tomatoes, oil, chicken bouillon, salt, and pepper to sausage mixture; cook and stir until heated through, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 862.8 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND VEGETABLE SAUTE



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This is sauteed first in frypan then finished off to bake in the oven to melt the cheese, just make certain that you have a large enough frypan for this, and use the large Italian sausages for this and remove the meat from the casings.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Pork

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 -6 tablespoons oil
4 -5 Italian sausages, casings removed (or use as many sausages as desired)
2 cups eggplants, diced to about 1/2-inch
2 cups zucchini, cut into about 1-inch cubes
1 small green bell pepper, coarsley chopped (can use red in place or green or use both)
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1 -2 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (optional or to taste)
1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, drained and chopped (or use diced tomatoed, drained)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt and black pepper (or can use cayenne pepper)
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)
1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick frypan or Dutch oven.
  • Add in the sausage meat and cook breaking up the meat with a spoon (this should take about 10-12 minutes)then remove the sausage to a bowl.
  • To the same skillet/pot add in the chopped eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper, onion, garlic, dried basil, chili flakes; saute for about 7-8 minutes or until just softened.
  • Add the cooked sausage meat back to the skillet or pot with the chopped drained tomatoes, parsley and black pepper (or cayenne if using) reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add in 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; mix to combine.
  • Set oven to 350 degrees and butter a 8 x 8-inch baking dish (or larger).
  • Transfer the mixture to the baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the top with about 1-1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes or until the cheese melts and is bubbling.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND VEGGIE SKILLET



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Make and share this Italian Sausage and Veggie Skillet recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HopeJohnJP

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb fresh Italian sausage, casings removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large sweet onion, diced
5 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
3 celery ribs, halved lengthwise and chopped
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 bell peppers, stems, seeds, and pith removed, diced
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup chicken stock
2 cups broccoli, fleurets
2 cups fresh Baby Spinach
1/2 cup French-fried onions, toasted
2 cups cooked white rice
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink inside. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • Add olive oil to the same skillet. When hot (a splash of water sizzles), add onion, garlic, and celery, stirring until soft and translucent. Add basil and stir until well mixed.
  • Stir in bell pepper (I like to use different colors to make it pretty) until nicely combined.
  • Add tomatoes and stock and stir to deglaze the pan of any stuck on vegetables. Bring to a low boil.
  • Add broccoli, and then return sausage to pan, stirring until well combined.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until broccoli is tender.
  • Remove lid and add spinach, stirring just until wilted.
  • Check seasoning, adding salt and freshly ground pepper as needed.
  • Serve by itself or over hot rice, topped with crispy toasted French-fried onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670.4, Fat 39.4, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 66.5, Sodium 1516.8, Carbohydrate 50.1, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 9.2, Protein 29.7

Tips:

  • Use high-quality Italian sausage for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can use a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet when cooking the vegetables. Cook them in batches if necessary.
  • Season the vegetables with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little spice.
  • Serve the skillet with crusty bread, rice, or pasta.

Conclusion:

This Italian sausage and veggie skillet is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's packed with flavor and is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and healthy meal, give this recipe a try.

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