One-Skillet Italian Zoodle Delight

ONE-SKILLET WONDERFUL. I love Mondays, love the bones-deep feeling of something NEW starting every seven days. I set new goals, take on new tasks, and after a good night’s sleep on Sunday night, have all the energy to do a zillion things in one day! For all of these reasons, they DO tend to be my busiest day in the week and if I went to a housewarming party instead of keto meal prepped on Sunday (like I totes did yesterday), I don’t want to have to think too hard about dinner!

Enter this super summery One Skillet Sausage, Broccoli & Zoodle number, and your Monday night will be a snap! Finished off with freshly grated Romano cheese (you could use Parmesan or Asiago if you felt like it, or skip the cheese altogether if you’re staying dairy-free).

 

ONE-SKILLET ITALIAN SAUSAGE, BROCCOLI AND SUMMER SQUASH ZOODLE DELIGHT

 

INGREDIENTS

 

• 2 links Italian sausage, casings removed (I used one hot, one mild)
• 2 Tbsp chopped onion
• 8 oz frozen broccoli florets
• 2 – 3 cups yellow/summer/crookneck squash zoodles (I made mine from 2 round yellow summer squashed, one large oblong one would also work)

 

INSTRUCTIONS

 

1. Saute one link of hot Italian pork sausage and one link of mild Italian pork sausage (casings removed and meat crumbled) over medium-high heat with 2 Tbsp chopped onion. Once things were about 75% cooked – mostly golden with flashes of pink here and there –  stir in the 8 oz of frozen broccoli florets, straight from the freezer, and 2 Tbsp olive oil.
2. Reduce heat to medium and cover for 5 minutes. At this point, the broccoli should be getting fork tender. Remove the lid and allow to cook until the Maillard browning/caramelizing action starts to occur after all of the released liquid evaporates, about another 5 minutes. Add in the zoodles and a pinch of salt and saute for 2 more minutes, just until the zoodles soften.
3. Remove entire pan from heat, garnish with freshly grated cheese, serve, and enjoy! It’s really THAT simple – and BTW, this would also make an amazing breakfast hash. Just sayin’

What is your favorite single-skillet combo?