Sausage and Squash Skillet

I love squash. Summer squash or winter squash, I'll eat it all! My boys? Not so much. The hubby loves spaghetti squash, but that is about it. He'll eat it if it is in front of him, but squash just isn't his thing and that is ok. I figure if I pair it with something he loves, such as sausage, he'll be more willing to chow down. I was certainly right with this recipe. It is the essence of summer to me. Bright veggies and perfectly browned, smoked sausage. Another bonus? It is not a lot of prep or ingredients, which is good for our food budget.

I started by sauteing an onion in some leftover bacon fat.

Next came the sausage, I just did rounds, but you could cut it as small as you like.

Once the sausage started getting lovely and brown, I added the squash, tomatoes, garlic, and seasonings.

I stirred it a few times just to get everything evenly coated and then I just let it cook.

Once the tomatoes release some liquid and the squash is cooked to your liking, it is ready to enjoy with a couple smoky cheddar biscuits (recipe coming soon!) or over pasta!

Pardon the foot photobomb

Smoked Sausage and Squash Skillet

Original recipe at: Yellow Bliss Road

Ingredients:

• 1 package smoked sausage (kielbasa would also work)
• 1 medium zucchini, cut in half rounds
• 1 medium yellow squash, cut in half rounds
• 1 small onion, diced
• olive oil, butter, or bacon fat
• 1 pint grape tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
• 1-3 cloves garlic, minced 
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Method

1. Add oil, butter, or bacon fat and onions to a 12 inch skillet and allow the onions to soften
2. Add sausage and cook until lightly browned
3. Next comes the squash, tomatoes, garlic, and seasonings
4. Allow the veggies to cook down and soften to your liking
5. Serve with bread, pasta, or rice to sop up the lovely sauce