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Skillet Sausage and Zucchini

Skillet sausage and zucchini is a quick one-pan dinner with smoky sausage and tender, lightly caramelized zucchini. Sautéed in olive oil until fragrant with garlic and paprika, it’s ready fast with minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Skillet sausage and zucchini
  • 1 lb smoked sausage
  • 3 zucchini
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.25 salt to taste
  • 0.25 pepper to taste
  • 0.25 fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Cook the skillet
  1. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes, stirring as needed for even color.
  3. Add red bell pepper and minced garlic, cooking for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add sliced zucchini and paprika, tossing to coat so the zucchini picks up the smoky seasoning.
  5. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender and lightly caramelized.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

For deeper browning, let the sausage sit undisturbed for 1–2 minutes before stirring in each step. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days; reheat in a skillet over medium heat until hot. Freezing is not recommended for best zucchini texture. Dietary swap: use turkey or chicken smoked sausage to reduce saturated fat while keeping the smoky flavor.