Description
This recipe is a quick one-pan meal featuring sausage and zucchini, perfect for a weeknight dinner. It’s simple to prepare and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground sausage (Italian or breakfast)
- 2 medium zucchini, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground sausage to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
- Add chopped zucchini and onion to the skillet with the sausage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, diced tomatoes (undrained), basil, and oregano. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until zucchini is tender.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with shredded Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- You can use chicken or turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- Add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for more variety.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg