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Italian Sausage and Cherry Tomato Skillet

Italian Sausage and Cherry Tomato Skillet with basil and cheese.
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This quick and easy Italian Sausage and Cherry Tomato Skillet is a weeknight hero, ready in just 20 minutes. Sweet Italian sausage is browned to perfection, then simmered with burst cherry tomatoes and garlic for a rich, savory sauce. Finish with pecorino Romano and balsamic glaze for a gourmet touch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound sweet or spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
  • Pecorino Romano or Parmesan, for serving
  • Balsamic glaze, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, then crumble the sausage into the pan. Cook undisturbed for 3 minutes until deeply browned, then break it up and cook another 2 minutes until cooked through.
  2. Push sausage to one side. Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes to the open space. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, then stir together with the sausage.
  3. Add cherry tomatoes to the pan. Let cook without stirring for 2 minutes until blistered. Gently press tomatoes with the back of a spoon to release juices.
  4. Pour in white wine or broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Remove from heat. Stir in fresh basil. Serve over pasta, with crusty bread, or on its own. Top with grated pecorino Romano and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Notes

For a lighter version, use chicken or turkey sausage. If avoiding wine, chicken broth works perfectly. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for 3 months. Reheat with a splash of water or broth.

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