Sausage and Veggie Skillet with Parmesan Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground Italian sausage (mild or spicy, remove casings)
• 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen veggies (potatoes, red bell peppers, sweet corn, broccoli, carrots)
• 1 1/2 cups frozen kale
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Thaw the Vegetables: Heat both packages of frozen veggies in the microwave for 2 minutes to start thawing. Open the packages, chop any large broccoli or potato pieces into bite-sized chunks, and set aside while you begin cooking the sausage.

2. 2

   Cook the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage, sear it to brown, then crumble and cook through fully. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. 3

   Combine and Finish: Drain excess grease from the pan, leaving about 1 tablespoon behind. Add the thawed veggies, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until heated through. Stir in the frozen kale, dried basil, thyme, oregano, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and minced garlic. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and well combined. Remove from heat, serve hot with freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top, and enjoy!