One Pan Sausage and Vegetable Skillet

Name: One Pan Sausage and Vegetable Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ghee or butter (or more if needed); 2 cups baby potatoes (diced); 12 ounces andouille sausage (sliced); 1 small zucchini (diced); 1/2 red bell pepper (diced); 1/2 green bell pepper (diced); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon onion powder; salt and pepper (to taste)

Kelley Simmons

Updated June 25, 2025
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This One Pan Sausage and Vegetable Skillet is a super easy and healthy meal ready in under 30 minutes! Try it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It’s great anytime, and can easily be made keto-friendly or gluten-free.

One Pan Sausage and Vegetables in a white skillet with a wooden spoon.

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Kelley’s Tips

Before You Get Started

Prep the veggies ahead. This one pan meal comes together in only 30 minutes, but you can save yourself some day-of cooking time by chopping the bell peppers, zucchini, and sausage a day in advance. Then keep everything stored in individual containers in the fridge until you’re ready to cook!
A perfect meal any time of day. This sausage and vegetable skillet is a delicious dinner that’s easy to make even on a busy weeknight or weekend. And if you’re looking for a sausage potato hash recipe for breakfast too, this dish is great with a sunny-side-up runny egg on top.
Bring the heat! The veggies and sausage are sautéed over high heat in the skillet so they turn out crispy and caramelized on the outside. Just follow my easy step-by-step recipe instructions below for the perfect cook every time.

Ingredients

Ghee or unsalted butter – This is added so the ingredients like potatoes don’t stick to the bottom of the pan while sautéing. If you’re on a paleo diet, ghee is perfect for this One Pan Sausage and Veggies recipe.
Baby potatoes – Potatoes add heart and comfort to this recipe! They take on the flavor of the sausage and taste amazing.
Protein – I added andouille sausage, however, you can also substitute your favorite sausage like chicken sausage for something a little lighter!
Vegetables – This healthy sausage skillet recipe is loaded with veggies! Zucchini, red, yellow, and green bell peppers are my veggies of choice. They go so well together.
Seasonings – Garlic cloves, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper give this hearty breakfast recipe an extra flavor boost.

How to Make This One Pan Sausage and Vegetable Skillet

Cook the Potatoes: Add the potatoes and cook until golden brown and tender, about 7-10 minutes. Remove the potatoes from the skillet and set them aside.

Cook the Sausage: Add the sausage to the same pan and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Set it aside with the potatoes.

Now add in the zucchini and bell peppers. Sauté until tender for 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Add the potatoes and sausage back into the pan along with the Italian seasoning and onion powder.

Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

I love to serve mine with freshly grated parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper flakes for a little kick!

Variations

Protein – Chicken sausage, boneless chicken thighs, shrimp, and cubed steak would all be great in this! You can even omit the sausage and serve it with my Honey Garlic Salmon for an easy dinner!
Vegetables – Cherry tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, yellow squash, and carrots would all be good substitutions. I like to use whatever vegetables are in season or that I already have in the refrigerator.
Vegetarian – To make this recipe vegetarian simply omit the sausage. For a protein boost, serve the hash with a fried egg on top!
Potatoes – Substitute sweet potatoes or omit potatoes altogether for a low-carb keto-friendly meal!
Spices – For a kick add a sprinkle of cayenne or paprika. Cajun seasoning would go great with this!
Gluten-free – All you need is GF-friendly sausage! There are plenty of tasty ones out there! I can’t really tell the difference between one with breadcrumbs and one without anymore.

Close up of One Pan Sausage and Vegetables in a white skillet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen vegetables?

I prefer to use fresh vegetables in this recipe. Frozen veggies can sometimes turn out mushy and watery in this dish.

How do you tell if sausage is cooked?

Whether it’s a whole sausage link or sliced into pieces, the sausage will no longer be pink in the middle when it is ready to eat. Cook any meat containing pork and chicken to prevent food poisoning. If in doubt, you can check the internal temperature by poking in a meat thermometer. When it reads 165°F, you’re good to go!

How long do leftovers last?

This one pan meal works great for meal prepping quick and easy lunches and dinners! Sausage and veggies will keep well in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

How do you reheat one pan sausage and veggies?

The best way to reheat leftovers is in a skillet with a little extra virgin olive oil or butter. This will help crisp back up the potatoes and veggies. If you reheat them in the microwave, they can get a little soggy and mushy.

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Comments

Brittany

June 7, 2025

Can you make this with oil? What would you use if dairy free? Thanks!
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- Kelley Simmons
  
  June 9, 2025
  
  Hi Brittany!
  
  Yes olive oil or avocado oil would work perfectly.
  
  Thanks and enjoy!
  
  Kelley