A One-Pot Fall Dinner For When You Don’t Have Time to Do Dishes

Just like you, my schedule is jam-packed, and I’d rather not use my precious time washing several dirty dishes.  Instead, I would prefer to spend my fall evenings enjoying the cooler weather and beautiful trees.  While the flavor won’t disappoint, this recipe was really inspired by the desire to save time in the kitchen by using only one pot.  Enjoy!

Serves 4

Total Time: 30 minutes

1 T. olive oil

1 pound apples, cut in half with cores removed

4 sausages, pricked with a fork

1/4 c. dry white wine

2 T. white wine vinegar

6 c. spinach

salt and pepper to taste

1. Select your favorite apples and sausages – most any can work well in this dish.

2. Heat oil in a cast iron skillet.  Add apples cut-side down and turn occasionally until golden brown (6-8 min).

3. Add sausages and turn occasionally until browned (10-12 min).

4. Add wine and vinegar to skillet.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until thickened (~4 min).  The sauce should coat a spoon.

5. Add spinach and toss to coat.

6. Salt and pepper to taste.  Serve with pan sauce spooned over.

Recipe inspired from Bon Appetit, Dec 2013. Photo credit: Bon Appetit.