Savory Parsnip and Sausage Skillet

Ingredients

Italian sausage

1 pound, casings removed

Parsnips

4 medium, peeled and sliced

Onion

1 medium, diced

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Red bell pepper

1, diced

Fresh parsley

1/4 cup, chopped (for garnish)

Dried thyme

1 teaspoon

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Olive oil

1 tablespoon (for cooking)

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it up into crumbles with a spoon, about 7-10 minutes.
2. Once the sausage is browned, remove it from the skillet and set aside on a plate, leaving any rendered fat in the pan.
3. In the same skillet, add the sliced parsnips and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until they begin to soften.
4. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the onion is translucent.
5. Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables.
6. Season with dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well to incorporate the flavors.
7. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the parsnips are fully cooked and tender.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving for an added burst of color and flavor.
9. Serve hot, ideally with crusty bread or over a bed of rice for a complete meal.