Get ready to transform your weeknight dinner into a culinary masterpiece with this mouthwatering Creamy Italian Sausage Potato Skillet that promises to deliver maximum flavor with minimal effort! Imagine tender, crispy potatoes nestled alongside spicy Italian sausage, all swimming in a luxurious cream sauce that will make your family beg for seconds. This restaurant-quality dish comes together in just 35 minutes, proving that gourmet meals don't have to be complicated or time-consuming.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage, sliced
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup spinach
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dice the potatoes into small, uniform cubes approximately 1/2 inch in size to ensure even cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers and becomes fragrant.
- Add sliced Italian sausage to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is browned and releases its flavorful oils.
- Add diced potatoes to the skillet with the sausage, spreading them in a single layer to ensure maximum contact with the pan surface.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper over the potatoes and sausage, stirring to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Cook the potatoes for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and pour heavy cream over the sausage and potatoes, stirring gently to coat all ingredients.
- Allow the cream to simmer and thicken for 3-4 minutes, creating a rich and creamy sauce.
- Add fresh spinach to the skillet and stir until the spinach wilts and becomes integrated with the other ingredients.
- Remove from heat and let the skillet rest for 2-3 minutes to allow the sauce to further thicken and flavors to meld.
- Serve hot directly from the skillet, garnishing with additional fresh herbs if desired.
Tips
- Use a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan for the best heat distribution and crispy potato edges.
- Cut potatoes into uniform 1/2-inch cubes to ensure even cooking and consistent texture.
- Don't overcrowd the pan - give ingredients space to brown properly for maximum flavor development.
- Use fresh, high-quality Italian sausage for the most robust taste.
- Let the dish rest for a few minutes after cooking to allow the sauce to thicken and flavors to meld.
- For extra richness, consider using a blend of heavy cream and half-and-half.
- Fresh spinach adds nutrition and a pop of color, but you can substitute with kale or Swiss chard.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 550kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 40g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Cholesterol: 110mg
