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Ground Italian Sausage and Potatoes (Easy Comfort Food)

Ground Italian Sausage and Potatoes (Easy Comfort Food)

Ground Italian Sausage and Potatoes is an easy hearty dinner, featuring one-pan fried potatoes and sausage for a quick meal and easy cleanup.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 291 kcal

Equipment

  • cast iron skillet

Ingredients
  

Meat

  • 1 lb Italian Sausage, ground

Vegetables

  • 4 cups Potatoes, sliced ¼ inch thick
  • 1 medium Onion, sliced a little thicker than the potatoes
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced

Herbs and Spices

  • ½ teaspoon Rosemary, dried or fresh
  • ½ teaspoon Oregano, dried or fresh
  • ½ teaspoon Thyme, dried or fresh
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Dairy

  • ½ cup Parmesan Reggiano, shredded

Others

  • Cooking oil for frying
  • Eggs optional

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Slice the potatoes ¼-inch thick and the onions just a little thicker. Optionally soak the potatoes after slicing for 10 to 15 minutes to remove some starch.
  • Drizzle the bottom of the cast-iron skillet with cooking oil and preheat until hot. Add the ground Italian sausage and onions over medium heat and cook until browned. Remove to a plate lined with a paper towel.
  • Add more oil until the entire bottom of the cast-iron pan is coated. Once hot, add the sliced potatoes in a single layer, salt, and pepper liberally. Increase the heat to medium-high.
  • Allow the potatoes to brown for 2 to 3 minutes on the first side before moving them. Turn and brown the other side. Once browned, add the minced garlic. Cook just a minute or two until fragrant.
  • Remove the potatoes and drain if there is a lot of oil remaining in the bottom of the pan. If not, add the sausage and onions back into the potato mixture.
  • Add the dried or fresh herbs and heat just until the ingredients are hot.
  • Add the Parmesan cheese and top with a poached egg if desired.

Notes

For convenience, 1 ½ teaspoons of Italian Seasoning Blend can be exchanged for the herbs listed. Tips include using cast-iron skillet, covering with neutral cooking oil, and ensuring potatoes are cut uniformly for best results.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 13gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 521mgPotassium: 605mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 54IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Easy Comfort Food, Ground Italian Sausage, Hearty Dinner, one-pan meal, potatoes, quick meal
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