Sausage & Apple Skillet
A delightful dish that combines juicy Italian sausage with sweet and tart apples, enhanced by aromatic onions and fragrant rosemary, perfect for cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- Italian Sausage (about 1 pound)
- Apples (2 medium, preferably Granny Smith)
- Yellow Onion (1 large)
- Fresh Rosemary (2 sprigs)
- Olive Oil (2 tablespoons)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Start by dicing the onions and slicing the apples.
- Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it into bite-sized pieces. Sauté until browned—about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Onions and Apples: Toss in the diced onions. Sauté until they’re translucent—around 3-4 minutes. Then, add apple slices and stir.
- Season with Rosemary: Strip rosemary leaves from the stem and chop them finely before adding to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let it Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and allow everything to simmer together for about 5 minutes.
- Serve Hot: Remove from heat and serve directly from the pan or a serving dish. Garnish with additional rosemary.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or over rice/quinoa. You can add a splash of balsamic reduction for a finishing touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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