Low Carb Tuscan Style Sausage Skillet

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  • prep time

    prep time

    7 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    20 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    27 min

Low Carb Tuscan Style Sausage Skillet

117 ratings

To evoke a Tuscan summer in your kitchen, spicy Italian sausage flavored with peppers and fresh basil makes for a wonderful lunch or dinner. If you’re not into spicy, you can always choose mild sausage and omit the flaked red pepper seasoning. A creamy, cheesy sauce brings all the flavors together and makes it all the more appetizing. Enjoy with one of your favorite Keto sides for a full meal!

  • Net Carbs

    9.6 g

  • Fiber

    1.1 g

  • Total Carbs

    10.8 g

  • Protein

    35 g

  • Fats

    100.3 g

1080 cals

Low Carb Tuscan Style Sausage Skillet

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Ingredients

  • Raw Italian Sausage

    Raw Italian Sausage

    7-½ ounce

  • Red Onions

    Red Onions

    1 oz, raw, yields

  • Red Bell Pepper

    Red Bell Pepper

    2 oz, raw, yields

  • Yellow Bell Pepper

    Yellow Bell Pepper

    2 ounce

  • Butter

    Butter

    2 tablespoon

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    1 clove

  • Heavy Cream

    Heavy Cream

    1 cup

  • Chicken Broth

    Chicken Broth

    ½ cup

  • Salt

    Salt

    ⅛ teaspoon

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    ¼ tsp

  • Crushed Red Pepper by Simply Organic

    Crushed Red Pepper by Simply Organic

    ⅛ tsp

  • Basil Fresh

    Basil Fresh

    ¼ ounce

  • Shredded Parmesan Cheese

    Shredded Parmesan Cheese

    1 cup

Recipe Steps

steps 5

27 min

  • Step 1

    Heat a large pan on medium-high heat. Slice the sausage links into ½-inch thick slices, and place them in the pan. Cook the sausage on both sides for a few minutes (with lid on) until the sausage is well browned and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to set the sausage aside for later, leaving the juices in the pan.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Slice the red onion and bell peppers, and toss them in the pan. Cover with the lid, and cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft - about 5 min. Set these aside with the sausage with a slotted spoon.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Return the pan to the heat once again. Turn the heat to medium-low, and melt the butter in the pan. Mince and toss in the garlic.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Stir in the heavy cream, and heat the liquids through until the fats are combined. Then, slowly stir in the chicken broth. Stir in the salt, pepper, red pepper, and basil.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Return the sausage and vegetables to the pan. Let the stew simmer for another 5 minutes. Sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top, and serve!
    Step 5

Comments 28

  • StellarKetone320369

    StellarKetone320369 a year ago

    Tasty but extremely calorie dense. One regular size bowl of it is like 1600 calories… that’s a lot even for a rich keto meal. I want to eat more than a tiny amount of food per day.

    • UnbelievableRadish571547

      UnbelievableRadish571547 2 years ago

      Only my 2nd keto day—my husband not a fan of peppers so I substituted frozen cauliflower. I also had no heavy cream so I used the almond/coconut coffee creamer I just got. It was delicious!

      • blaisenstone

        blaisenstone 2 years ago

        I’ve used this recipe before, aren’t you supposed to put the Parmesan in before the sausage and veggies?

        • Iduna

          Iduna 3 years ago

          Having read all of the concerns in the reviews, I made some adjustments to reduce carbs and calories and it turned out absolutely delicious. There were several complaints that the sauce was too thin so I reduced the heavy cream to half a cup which took out carbs and calories and I also reduced the cheese to 3/4 cup. There was still plenty of sauce and it was pleasantly thick in no time. Finally, instead of bell peppers I used mushrooms. I will definitely make this again. My adjustments brought the carbs down to 6 grams per serving and the calories to just over 800 which is still a lot of calories but I ate it on a day where I burned so many on an extra long hike that it didn't matter.

          • FortuitousAvocado532303

            FortuitousAvocado532303 3 years ago

            I want to make this because it looks delicious, but is one serving really over a thousand calories? Doesn't seem worth it.

            • Orb

              Orb 3 years ago

              Hi fat, too. You would definitely need to plan your day around this meal.

            • KB

              KB 3 years ago

              And 9.7 net carbs. Sounds great, but those numbers don't fit in any of my weight loss plans — maybe for those doing One Meal A Day?!

          • SpectacularRadish411997

            SpectacularRadish411997 3 years ago

            When I looked at this recipe it said that I would be over in calories and fat? I only had 2 eggs boiled today? Is this for after you've lost weight?

            • Amazing Salmon

              Amazing Salmon 3 years ago

              Hello New to this app . And 7 week in . Is this a Keto friendly recipe please Thankyou

              • IncredibleCauliflower536860

                IncredibleCauliflower536860 3 years ago

                Everything here is low carb

            • FabulousRadish875862

              FabulousRadish875862 3 years ago

              Great flavors and will make again. Only question, how thick should the sauce get? Mine was very runny even after letting it simmer for about 10 minutes. I even added more parmesan.

              • FabulousRadish512509

                FabulousRadish512509 3 years ago

                I sometimes use a litte Xanthum Gum to thicken things. A littlw goes a long way

            • RemarkableAvocado202400

              RemarkableAvocado202400 4 years ago

              I made this on sauté in my instant pot for 9 servings! I also steamed broccoli and served on top of it. It was fantastic!! I have big family and not a frying pan that could handle the volume. I also bought sweet sausage and really loved it! Thank you

              • RousingAvocado385745

                RousingAvocado385745 4 years ago

                Family loved it! Used ground sausage and poured over cauliflower rice....

                • OutstandingKetone638061

                  OutstandingKetone638061 4 years ago

                  Delicious dish!

                  • Lovelee

                    Lovelee 4 years ago

                    Awesome

                    • Amygutierrez

                      Amygutierrez 4 years ago

                      Super good. Added some fresh spinach and will definitely make this again!!!

                      • Kareema78

                        Kareema78 4 years ago

                        Delicious! I substituted Vegetarian sausage and it was delicious carbs/protein/fat are the same with the new Beyond Meat brands. Everyone loved it!! Added Rice and an extra side of veggies for the rest of the family. The only thing was I had a hard time figuring out what 1 serving is exactly so I left one star out because I’m not sure about the serving portions.

                        • Linda

                          Linda 4 years ago

                          This is delicious! I put over some steamed broccoli. Yum!

                          • AmazingAmyJo

                            AmazingAmyJo 4 years ago

                            I get how to save recipes to favorite. How do i find them. I don't see a favorite icon

                            • Jewssy

                              Jewssy 4 years ago

                              You go on food and quick find (has the star)

                          • AmazingAmyJo

                            AmazingAmyJo 4 years ago

                            Super delicious. I did double the veggies. Will throw off carb ratio. However it was worth it. I think next time I will add a little spinach. I did not have fresh basil. Added teaspoon of dried. Would absolutely make this again.

                            • Tim B

                              Tim B 4 years ago

                              Nice little spice - used hot italian and mild italian mixed. Great flavors. Folding in the parmesan cheese takes some practice to keep it from clumping. Great meal!

                              • TammyBarrett TimTam

                                TammyBarrett TimTam 4 years ago

                                It sure was❤️

                            • TammyBarrett TimTam

                              TammyBarrett TimTam 4 years ago

                              Great meal! Great flavors!

                              • cinamongurl

                                cinamongurl 4 years ago

                                Is there a way to save our favorite recipes?

                                • Kez

                                  Kez 4 years ago

                                  The 3 dots top right, add to favourites

                              • Ashley

                                Ashley 4 years ago

                                This was delicious, I made it without the bell peppers though and it stilled turned out amazing