Description
This Sausage and Potatoes recipe is a hearty, flavorful one-pan dish featuring tender baby potatoes boiled and then pan-fried to golden perfection, combined with browned smoked sausage and a savory pesto-chicken broth sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal, it balances crispy textures with aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1 pound little/baby potatoes, halved
- 2 cups water
Sausage and Sauce
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 4 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil, divided
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons pesto (or more, to taste)
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Prep your potatoes by cutting them in halves, then add them to a large skillet with 2 cups of water over high heat. Boil uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the water evaporates too soon, add more to prevent drying out.
- Pan-Fry Potatoes: Drain the potatoes and add 3 tablespoons of oil to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-high and add the potatoes back in. Stir to coat, then let cook for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally to brown all sides evenly. Adjust heat if the pan becomes too hot or dry by lowering the temperature or adding a splash of oil.
- Prepare Sausage: While potatoes cook, slice the smoked sausage into rounds if not already sliced.
- Cook Sausage: Transfer browned potatoes to a plate and add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Over medium-high heat, cook the sausage for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned to your liking.
- Combine and Flavor: Add chicken broth and pesto to the skillet, then return the potatoes to the pan. Stir thoroughly to coat everything evenly. The sauce should be light, with the pesto providing flavor without excess liquid.
Notes
- If the pan gets too hot and starts to smoke, reduce the heat to prevent burning, especially when using cast iron skillets.
- You can adjust the amount of pesto to taste depending on how strong you want the herb flavor.
- This dish can be made with either olive oil or vegetable oil based on your preference.
- Serve this sausage and potatoes dish immediately for best texture and flavor.
