Italian Sausage and Cabbage
Italian sausage and cabbage come together in one pan with a simple spice blend and a splash of tomato sauce, and the whole thing is on the table in 30 minutes. I use fresh Italian pork sausage removed from the casing so it breaks down into the cabbage as it cooks, which gives every bite a deeply savory flavor that holds together far better than sliced sausage links would.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 lb fresh Italian pork sausages removed from the casings
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp salt and cracked black pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp chili powder optional
- 1 small green cabbage thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar-free tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp beef broth
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot add olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until no longer pink.
- Add the onion and bell pepper to the sausage meat and cook for about 3 minutes. Then, add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Season with salt, and pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, and chili powder. Stir all well to combine.
- Add cabbage. Sauté for 5 minutes and stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is almost tender. Add tomato sauce and beef broth.
- Mix well to combine all the ingredients together. Close the pot with a lid. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Keep cooking for more 5 minutes.
- When the cabbage is very soft, it's done. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Enjoy!
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Notes
To store: Tightly wrap or transfer to an airtight container once cooled and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
To reheat: Reheat in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of broth or water to loosen it up, or in the microwave until warmed through.
To freeze: Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/6 | Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 533mg | Potassium: 346mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g