ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND POTATOES SKILLET RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. If desired, seed wax peppers; cut wax and bell peppers into 2-in. pieces. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add peppers and onions. Cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, water, garlic, bay leaves and seasonings; heat through., Meanwhile, in another large skillet, brown sausages. Transfer to an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with pepper mixture. , Cover and bake until a thermometer inserted in sausage reads 160°, 35-40 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Serve on buns.

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large saucepan, cover by 1 inch with cold water, and add 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cook just until the potatoes are fork-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain the potatoes; set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 10-inch or larger skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and drain off any excess fat in the pan.
• Reduce to heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of oil and potatoes to the pan. Spread the potatoes in an even layer across the bottom of the pan and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper, garlic, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes and peppers are tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Return the sausage to the pan and cook for 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and parsley.