One-Pan Sausage and Vegetable Skillet

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

A hearty and satisfying one-pan meal featuring spicy Italian sausage, onions, and bell peppers, all simmered in a simple tomato sauce for a weeknight dinner. This italian-inspired one pot ready in about 35 minutes pairs casings removed Italian sausage links, medium, thinly sliced yellow onion, thinly sliced red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

Ingredients

• 12 oz, casings removed Italian sausage links
• 1 medium, thinly sliced yellow onion
• 1, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 12 oz, cooked al dente penne pasta
• 1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz Italian sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium yellow onion and 1 red bell pepper, cooking for 5 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 cloves garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 tsp dried basil, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Step 5: Stir in 12 oz cooked penne pasta and heat through for 2-3 minutes until sauce coats the pasta. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.