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prep time
7 min
cook time
20 min
ready time
27 min
Low Carb Tuscan Style Sausage Skillet
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
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Ingredients
Raw Italian Sausage
7-½ ounce
Red Onions
1 oz, raw, yields
Red Bell Pepper
2 oz, raw, yields
Yellow Bell Pepper
2 ounce
Butter
2 tablespoon
Garlic
1 clove
Heavy Cream
1 cup
Chicken Broth
½ cup
Salt
⅛ teaspoon
Black Pepper
¼ tsp
Crushed Red Pepper by Simply Organic
⅛ tsp
Basil Fresh
¼ ounce
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 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 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 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 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!
Comments
StellarKetone320369 7 months 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 a year 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 2 years ago
I’ve used this recipe before, aren’t you supposed to put the Parmesan in before the sausage and veggies?
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 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 2 years ago
Hi fat, too. You would definitely need to plan your day around this meal.
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 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 3 years ago
Hello New to this app . And 7 week in . Is this a Keto friendly recipe please Thankyou
IncredibleCauliflower536860 3 years ago
Everything here is low carb
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 3 years ago
I sometimes use a litte Xanthum Gum to thicken things. A littlw goes a long way
RemarkableAvocado202400 3 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 3 years ago
Family loved it! Used ground sausage and poured over cauliflower rice....
OutstandingKetone638061 3 years ago
Delicious dish!
Lovelee 3 years ago
Awesome
Amygutierrez 3 years ago
Super good. Added some fresh spinach and will definitely make this again!!!
Kareema78 3 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 3 years ago
This is delicious! I put over some steamed broccoli. Yum!
AmazingAmyJo 3 years ago
I get how to save recipes to favorite. How do i find them. I don't see a favorite icon
Jewssy 3 years ago
You go on food and quick find (has the star)
AmazingAmyJo 3 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 3 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 3 years ago
It sure was❤️
TammyBarrett TimTam 3 years ago
Great meal! Great flavors!
cinamongurl 4 years ago
Is there a way to save our favorite recipes?
Kez 4 years ago
The 3 dots top right, add to favourites
Ashley 4 years ago
This was delicious, I made it without the bell peppers though and it stilled turned out amazing