Step 1

Drizzle the bottom of the cast-iron skillet with cooking oil and preheat until hot. Add the ground Italian sausage and cook until browned. Remove the sausage to a plate lined with a paper towel.

Step 2

Add more oil until the entire bottom of the cast-iron pan is coated. Once hot, add the sliced potatoes and onions. Salt and pepper (liberal). Allow the potatoes to brown on one side. Turn and brown the other side. Once browned, add the minced garlic. Cook just a minute or two until fragrant.

Step 3

Remove the potato mixture and drain if there is a lot of oil remaining in the bottom of the pan. If there isn’t extra oil, just add the sausage back into the potato mixture.

Step 4

Add the dried or fresh herbs and heat just until the ingredients are hot.

Step 5

Add the Parmesan cheese and top with a poached egg if desired.