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spicy sausage skillet 30 min dinner
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Spicy Sausage Skillet Dinner

This satisfying 30-minute skillet meal will soon be a favorite. A pan full of incredible flavors, gluten, dairy, and egg-free, and with a paleo option too.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 minute recipe, allergy-friendly, brunch, dinner, easy recipe, egg-free, gluten-free, gluten-free vegan, nut-free, plantbased, skillet, weeknight dinners
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 464kcal
Author: Mary

Ingredients

  • 1 package Italian sausage ~ about 19 oz, check the label for allergy ingredients. Plant-based sausage for vegan.
  • 1 lb Penne Pasta Gluten-free if needed
  • 1 red pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow pepper sliced
  • 1 red onion sliced ~omit for Low FODMAP or tops of green onions
  • 4-5 cloves garlic minced ~ Garlic replacer for Low FODMAP
  • 4 lg tomatoes diced
  • 2 tbsp crushed tomatoes use some from the diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth check the label for allergy ingredients
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp fennel seeds crushed or ground ~ optional
  • 1 scallion chopped (optional for garnish) ~ tops of green onions for Low FODMAP
  • fresh basil for garnish ~ optional

Instructions

  • Cook penne according to the directions on the package ~ al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Add some oil to the skillet and brown sausages on all sides. Add 1/4 cup water as needed to prevent sausages from sticking and so they don't blacken.
  • When insides of sausages are no longer pink transfer them to a cutting board.
  • Add about 1 tablespoon of oil if no water is left in the pan from the sausages and saute onions with crushed fennel seeds, crushed red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning.
  • Add garlic and crushed tomatoes. Saute about 1-minute stirring constantly.
  • Add sweet peppers and diced tomatoes. Cook until vegetables are just tender.
  • Stir in broth and season with salt and pepper.
  • Slice cooked sausage into 1/2-inch slices or preferred sizes. Add cut sausage to the skillet and cook about 5 minutes or until sausages are hot.
  • Stir in cooked penne pasta stirring gently as it heats up. This will only take a couple of minutes.
  • Garnish scallions and basil if desired.
  • Serve with fresh grated Parmesan cheese or a dairy-free substitute.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1037IU | Vitamin C: 99mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg