Cook the sausage: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage slices and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
Sauté veggies & fruit: In the same skillet, add onion, garlic, squash (or sweet potato), and cabbage if using. Cook until they begin to soften.
Add apples & spices: Stir in apple slices, cinnamon, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until apples are tender but not mushy.
Combine & finish: Return sausage to the skillet, toss everything together, and cook another 2–3 minutes to blend flavors.
Serve warm: Garnish with parsley. Pairs beautifully with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.
🌾 This one-pan dish feels like fall on a plate — smoky sausage, sweet apples, and earthy squash all caramelized together.
Would you like me to also suggest a cozy autumn sausage bake (like sausage with roasted root veggies and herbs in the oven), or do you prefer more of a skillet-style meal like this one?
