Tomato-Based Sausage and Vegetable Skillet
A Tomato-Based Sausage and Vegetable Skillet is a hearty, one-pan meal typically featuring sliced sausages like Italian or smoked varieties, simmered in a tomato sauce with a medley of vegetables such as bell peppers, onions, zucchini, and spinach. This rustic dish is a staple in American home cooking, often inspired by Mediterranean or Italian-American flavors.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in protein from the sausage and provides a good mix of vitamins and fiber from the vegetables, though it can be moderately high in fat and sodium depending on the sausage used. A typical serving ranges from 350 to 500 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1200 IU |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5 mg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Skillet meals like this are celebrated for their convenience and adaptability, allowing cooks to use seasonal or leftover vegetables, making it a practical and nutritious weeknight dinner that minimizes cleanup.
