Sausage Peppers and Potatoes Skillet

About This Recipe

One pan Italian sausage peppers and potatoes skillet combines ground sausage, peppers, onions, and potatoes with pasta sauce and then topped with cheese for a cozy and hearty dish. Make it for an easy and healthy weeknight dinner the whole family will love!

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground Italian sausage ((I used chicken sausage, but pork will also work. Use hot or mild depending on spice preference))
• 2 teaspoons olive oil ((or more if needed)*)
• 1 pound yukon gold potatoes, diced into 1/2-1 inch pieces**
• 1 cup diced onion ((120 grams))
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 cups diced bell peppers ((600 grams - I used red, yellow, and green))
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese ((4 ounces))
• salt and pepper, to taste
• optional toppings: fresh basil, fresh parsley, red pepper flakes....

Instructions

1. Brown your sausage. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and let it get hot. Add your sausage, salt, and pepper, and break it up. Sauté for 6-7 minutes until browned. Remove from the pan, leaving the grease behind, and place in a bowl.
2. Cook your potatoes. There should be some leftover pork grease in the pan. Add oil if needed and let it get hot.* Add potatoes with a little more salt and pepper and stir to combine. Spread evenly in the bottom of your pan and cook for 10-15 minutes until browned and almost cooked through. I covered them with a lid and stirred them 1-2 times.
3. Saute your veggies. With the potatoes still in the pan, add onion and garlic to the pan, mix to combine, and saute for another 4-5 minutes. Add the peppers and Italian seasoning and mix to combine. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
4. Assemble. Add the cooked sausage, pasta sauce, and some salt and pepper and mix well to combine. Let everything warm through, about 1-2 minutes. Finally, sprinkle shredded cheese over the mixture and let melt, for about 1-2 minutes. If needed, you can cover the pan with a lid.
5. Enjoy! Top with fresh herbs if using and enjoy!