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Easy One-Pan Sausage and Veggies Dinner

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A quick and wholesome one-pan meal featuring juicy sausage and roasted vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights and minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) sausage links or pre-cooked sausage slices (Italian or smoked sausage preferred)
  • 2 medium bell peppers (any color, sliced into strips)
  • 1 large zucchini (sliced into half-moons)
  • 1 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved, optional)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Small handful fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Slice the sausage into 1/2-inch rounds or bite-sized pieces. Wash and slice bell peppers into 1/2-inch strips. Cut zucchini into half-moons of similar size. Thinly slice red onion and halve cherry tomatoes. Mince garlic.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Warm until shimmering but not smoking.
  3. Add sausage pieces in a single layer. Cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes to sear, then stir occasionally until browned and cooked through. Remove sausage and drain excess fat on paper towels.
  4. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan. Toss in sliced onions and bell peppers with a pinch of salt. Stir occasionally, cooking until softened and slightly caramelized (about 5 minutes).
  5. Stir in zucchini slices and minced garlic. Cook until zucchini is tender but firm and garlic is fragrant (about 3 minutes).
  6. Return sausage to the pan along with cherry tomatoes if using. Sprinkle smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper evenly. Stir to combine and let flavors meld while tomatoes soften slightly (about 2 minutes).
  7. Reduce heat to low, cover pan loosely with lid or foil, and let steam together for 2 minutes to finish cooking without drying out.
  8. Remove from heat, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top, and serve warm.

Notes

Add veggies in stages to avoid mushiness. Don’t rush browning the sausage to get caramelized edges. If pan dries out, splash a tablespoon of water or broth. For gluten-free, ensure sausage is labeled gluten-free. For plant-based, substitute sausage with vegan sausage or tofu and adjust cooking times.

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