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This Smoked Sausage and Zucchini Skillet and a quick and easy meal on it’s own, or is fabulous served with rice or pasta. With loads of flavor and loads of veggies it’s a quick 20 minute meal that you don’t have to feel guilty about.
We love easy meals that can be served in under 30 minutes like this sausage and zucchini skillet. Some of our other quick favorites will impress your family just as much, like Penne Pasta Primavera or our Easy Bolognese Sauce.
Smoked Sausage and Zucchini Skillet
Have you ever had an idea for something you wanted to make for dinner, and it turned out way better than you anticipated? Yeah, this was one of those.
It was one of those nights where I had vegetables in the fridge that had to be used up and I wasn’t quite sure what to do with them. I’ve been really into cooking meals in my new cast iron skillet (I seriously love this thing) and I knew that the smoked sausage would add some really great flavor.
Here are the tools you will need:
- 12″ Cast Iron Skillet or 12″ Stainless Steel Pan
- A sharp knife
- Cutting Board
How To Make Smoked Sausage and Zucchini Skillet
- First slice up the sausage and some onion and toss them into a buttered skillet. Because butter makes everything better. (You could always use olive oil instead).
- Add some minced garlic and stir it up, then add sliced zucchini and yellow squash, oregano and some red pepper flakes for a little heat. Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, then add a couple handfuls of grape tomatoes. As the squash cooks, the tomatoes will begin to break down and create this amazing sauce, just enough to lightly coat the veggies and sausage.
- Once the squash is soft but still has some bite to it, remove the pan from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This was the point where I tasted the zucchini and decided it needed just a little salt. You could certainly leave that out if you prefer.
Are sausages already cooked?
Yes, they are. You could really eat them cold right out of the package if you wanted to. But they are much tastier once you’ve browned them in a skillet for a bit first.
Serving Suggestions
This could easily be a fabulous meal all on it’s own if you are wanting something lo-carb, but we served it over some steamed rice or buttered noodles. That sauce I talked about? It coated the rice and gave it such a great flavor. There’s leftovers in the fridge, and I call dibs!
What To Do With Leftovers
This smoked sausage and zucchini skillet makes for some pretty delicious leftovers. Store covered in the fridge for 3-4 days, and reheat in the microwave or in a skillet on the stove.
More easy dinners that use smoked sausage
- Grilled Sausage and Peppers Foil Packets
- One Pot Cheesy Smoked Sausage Pasta Skillet
- Smoked Sausage and Potatoes Hash
- Smoked Sausage & Apple Sheet Pan Dinner
- White Bean, Kale & Sausage Soup
- Easy Shrimp Boil Sheet Pan Dinner
Smoked Sausage and Zucchini Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 14 ounces smoked sausage cut in half lengthwise and then into ¼ inch pieces
- 2 medium zucchini cut in half lengthwise and then into ¼ inch pieces
- 1 yellow squash cut in half lengthwise and then into ¼ inch pieces
- 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes sliced in half lengthwise
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat a 12 inch skillet over medium heat.
- Melt olive oil in the pan, then add the diced onion. Stir and cook until onions are soft; 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds before adding the smoked sausage. Cook until sausage is browned; about 7 minutes.
- Stir in the veggies and seasonings and cook another 7 minutes or until zucchini is tender (soft, but still has a bit of crunch to it).
- Serve on it's own or over a bed of steamed rice.
Nutrition
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5 people, no leftovers. The only change I would make is to increase the seasoning. We found it a little on the bland side. Overall, an excellent dish.
Thank you Mike! Awesome feedback, thanks for stopping by.
I followed the recipe but added a few things. I added green peppers and my cherry tomatoes disappeared so I got 2 tomatoes from our garden and cut into chIunks. I added a cup of Italian cheese I melted over the top. We ate it as is. I didn’t serve it over anything. Rice or noodles b would v be good. Also I browned sausage first then added onions and garlic. I took pictures but couldn’t add to comment.
Awesome feedback Bonnie! Thanks for stopping by.
Delicious! We added rice to the dish and it was wonderful! My husband says this one is a keeper! Thanks for sharing this great recipe
You are so welcome Deb! Thanks for stopping by.
Why would you put the garlic in so soon? How do you keep it from burning
It’s constantly being stirred with the other ingredients and comes out great. You could hold off if you prefer. It wouldn’t significantly alter the taste.
This is nothing short of EXCELLENT! Plus it’s quick and easy to make.
I had to improvise a bit as I didn’t have the yellow squash so I substituted cremini mushrooms and baby heirloom tomatoes instead of grape/cherry tomatoes – but boy did it turn out GREAT!
I’ve made it a few times now for my family and everyone enjoys it greatly.
Thank you for a wonderful recipe!
You are so welcome Suzanne! Awesome feedback, thanks for stopping by.
Had no yellow squash and I don’t add salt to anything, but other than that I made this according to recipe. Served with quinoa. Thoroughly enjoyed.
Nice! Love the feedback, thanks for stopping by Barbara.
Loved this! Added prepared bow tie pasta at the end and tossed. Delicious!
Nice! Thank you for your feedback Mary.
This was excellent! My hubby’s not big on smoked sausage, but I love it. I grew up with it being a staple in our house. Well the hubs LOVED it!!! Needless to say, it’ll be on the table again & again!!
Nice! Thanks for sharing Jackie.
I knew I’d like this recipe because smoked sausage was a staple in our family growing up. My husband only ever gave it a soso rating. He LOVED this recipe!! He’s even looking forward to the leftovers! It’s a keeper for sure!!
Nice! Awesome feedback Jackie, thanks for stopping by.
Can this be made and frozen?
Yes tenihcally you can freeze it – since zucchini is pretty watery, it may not thaw and reheat very well.
This was delicious. I did add sliced mushrooms, because I had them and why not? And I added just a touch of beef broth. I served it over brown rice. Will definitely make it again.
Nice! Love the feedback Patti. Thanks for stopping by.
Hi,
Do you have any suggestions of something else to put in place of the squash?
Renee
You could use any vegetable you like – mushrooms, green beans, carrots, potatoes…but the recipe if for zucchini so the cook time would be different if you use another vegetable.