Description
Sausage and Peppers with Zucchini Noodles is a flavorful dish combining savory sausages and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
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- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 beef sausage links (2 mild, 2 spicy)
- 2 medium yellow onions, spiralized and noodles trimmed
- 1 red bell pepper, spiralized and noodles trimmed
- 1 orange bell pepper, spiralized and noodles trimmed
- 1½ tablespoons tomato paste
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 medium zucchini, spiralized and noodles trimmed
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large lidded skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef sausages and cover. Cook for about 7 minutes until browned on the bottom. Uncover and cook 5 minutes more, turning, until browned on the outside but not fully cooked through.
- Transfer sausages to a cutting board, slice into 1-inch pieces, and set aside.
- Add the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil to the same skillet. Add the onion and bell pepper noodles. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the tomato paste, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return the sliced sausage to the pan. Add oregano and broth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes until the sausage is cooked through. Uncover and simmer 5 more minutes until the sauce reduces slightly. Stir in parsley.
- Transfer mixture to a serving bowl and add the zucchini noodles. Toss until the zucchini begins to soften and is well combined.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Zucchini noodles cook quickly from residual heat; avoid overcooking to keep them from becoming watery.
- Can be served as-is or over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Sausage and Peppers, Zucchini Noodles, Healthy Recipe, Italian Dish