Italian Sausage & Braised Cabbage Skillet with Tender Potatoes
Cozy Italian comfort without the all-day simmer: juicy pork sausage, sweet onions, and ribbons of cabbage braised until silky—then tossed with tender potatoes that drink up the savory juices. It’s rustic, fragrant, and weeknight-friendly.
Back to full listIngredients
- Kroger® Mild Pork Sausage Roll, 16 oz 12 oz (about 3/4 of the roll) $2.99 (sale)
- Organic Green Cabbage, 1 lb 1 lb, thinly sliced $1.69/lb
- Simple Truth Organic® Yellow Onion 2 lb bag 1 medium onion, thinly sliced $2.99
- Simple Truth Organic® Low Sodium Free Range Chicken Broth, 32 oz 1 cup $2.00 (sale)
- Garlic (bulb) 2 cloves, minced $0.69
- Private Selection® Petite Red Gourmet Potatoes, 1.5 lb 12 oz, cut into 1-inch chunks $3.50 (sale)
- Olive oil 1 tbsp —
- Red pepper flakes 1/4 tsp (optional) —
- Dried oregano or Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp —
- Kosher salt & black pepper to taste —
Instructions
- Prep: Cut 12 oz potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Thinly slice 1 lb cabbage. Thinly slice 1 medium onion. Mince 2 garlic cloves.
- Par-cook potatoes (stove): Put potatoes in a small pot, cover with cold salted water by 1 inch, bring to a boil, and simmer 8 minutes. Drain well.
- Brown sausage (stove): Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil, then add 12 oz pork sausage (broken into chunks). Cook 6–8 minutes, breaking it up, until browned.
- Sauté aromatics: Add sliced onion and cook 3 minutes. Add minced garlic, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); cook 30 seconds.
- Braise cabbage: Add sliced cabbage and 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth. Season with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring once or twice, until cabbage is wilted and tender.
- Add potatoes: Stir in the drained par-cooked potatoes. Cover and simmer 8–10 minutes more, stirring gently, until potatoes are tender and the braising liquid reduces to a glossy sauce.
- Finish & serve: Taste and adjust salt/pepper. Serve hot with the sausage nestled through the cabbage and potatoes.
Cook time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: $12–16
Health notes: Estimated per serving (1/2 recipe): ~750–950 kcal depending on sausage fat content and potato portion. Cabbage adds fiber and vitamin C. To lighten: use 10–12 oz sausage total and add extra cabbage; skim excess fat after browning.
Drink pairing: Sausage + braise loves medium-bodied reds with good acidity. Try Barbera or Chianti (Sangiovese). If you want white, a textured Pinot Gris can work, but red is the move.