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 mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
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
- 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
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.
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