Description
Hearty Pan Sausage and Sweet Potatoes bring rustic comfort to dinner tables with minimal effort. Spicy Italian sausage mingles with caramelized sweet potato chunks, creating a satisfying one-pan meal that will make you crave seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 14 ounces (397 grams) chicken or turkey sausage, cut into ½-inch slices
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into ½-inch cubes
- 4 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups broccoli, cut into ½-inch florets
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and thoroughly coat a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray or light olive oil.
- Slice the pan sausage into uniform 1-inch thick medallions and cube the sweet potatoes into roughly 1-inch pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Arrange the sausage pieces, sweet potato cubes, and broccoli florets across the prepared baking sheet, spreading them in a single layer to promote proper roasting.
- In a medium skillet, melt unsalted butter over medium heat until it becomes slightly foamy and golden.
- Add minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for approximately 45-60 seconds, stirring continuously to prevent burning and release aromatic flavors.
- Pour honey, low-sodium soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar into the skillet, whisking to combine all ingredients smoothly.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens and develops a glossy consistency.
- Drizzle the prepared sauce evenly over the sausage and vegetable mixture, gently tossing to ensure complete and uniform coating.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through to promote even browning.
- Verify doneness by checking that sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork and sausage edges are slightly crisp.
- Remove from oven, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve immediately while still warm.
Notes
- Bold flavors mingle together when sweet meets savory in this one-pan culinary adventure.
- Quick weeknight dinner solution transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering meal.
- Honey and soy sauce create a glossy, caramelized coating that elevates ordinary sausage and vegetables.
- Roasting develops deep, rich flavors while keeping cleanup to a minimum with just one sheet pan.
- Fresh parsley adds a bright, herbaceous finish that cuts through the richness of the sausage and sweet potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg