Quick Italian Skillet Dinner

Quick Italian Skillet Dinner
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    285

Experience the robust flavors of Italy in just 30 minutes with this one-pan wonder! Savory Italian sausage, vibrant peppers, and sweet onions meld with juicy diced tomatoes and rice, topped with a blanket of melted mozzarella for a comforting and satisfying meal that rivals any boxed dinner.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    31 g
  • Cholesterol
    42 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    18 g
  • Saturated Fat
    7 g
  • Sodium
    1012 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    18 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 6 mins In a large skillet (preferably cast iron), cook the Italian sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink (4-6 minutes). Drain off any excess grease.

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Recipe View 5 mins Add the chopped green bell pepper and yellow onion to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and slightly translucent (about 5 minutes).

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Recipe View 1 mins Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juice) and vegetable juice. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.

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Recipe View 8 mins Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the instant rice. Cover the skillet tightly and let it stand until the rice has absorbed the liquid (5-8 minutes). Do not lift the lid during this time!

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Recipe View 2 mins Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sausage and rice mixture. Cover the skillet again and let it stand until the cheese is melted and gooey (approximately 2 minutes).

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a clove of minced garlic along with the onions and peppers.
Use your favorite type of Italian sausage, such as sweet, mild, or hot, depending on your preference.
Feel free to substitute other vegetables, such as mushrooms, zucchini, or spinach.
To make this dish even richer, stir in a tablespoon of tomato paste along with the diced tomatoes.
If you don't have instant rice, you can use regular rice, but you will need to increase the cooking time and liquid accordingly.

Frieda Runte

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 95 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Chanel Lemke

    This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! My family loves it, and it's so easy to clean up.

  • Ernesto Grant

    I wasn't sure about using vegetable juice, but it actually adds a really nice depth of flavor.

  • Dawn Pfannerstill

    I added some red pepper flakes for a little kick, and it was delicious!

  • Isidro Ortiz

    This is a great base recipe that you can easily customize with different vegetables and spices.

  • Hildegard Kilback

    My kids are picky eaters, but they devoured this! I will definitely be making it again.

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