Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers (Print View)
Juicy sausages roasted with sweet peppers and onions for an easy one-pan meal ready in 40 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Sausage
01 - 4 Italian sausages (pork or chicken, approximately 14 ounces total)
→ Vegetables
02 - 2 large bell peppers, any color, sliced into strips
03 - 1 large red onion, sliced into wedges
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Seasonings
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
08 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
09 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Optional Garnishes
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
12 - Freshly grated Parmesan cheese to taste
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
02 - Combine sliced bell peppers, red onion, and minced garlic in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly until vegetables are evenly coated.
03 - Spread seasoned vegetables evenly across the prepared baking sheet. Nestle the sausages among the vegetables, ensuring they are not overlapping.
04 - Roast in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Using tongs, turn sausages and stir vegetables halfway through cooking. Continue until sausages reach internal temperature of 160°F and vegetables are tender with lightly caramelized edges.
05 - Remove from oven and let rest for 3 to 5 minutes. Slice sausages into pieces if preferred. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately while hot.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The vegetables get sweet and caramelized while the sausages render their fat creating an incredible sauce right on the pan
- Cleanup takes literally two minutes which means more time on the couch and less at the sink
02 -
- Crowding the pan too much will steam the vegetables instead of roasting them so use your largest baking sheet or split between two pans
- Letting the sausages rest for even five minutes makes them juicier because the juices redistribute instead of running out the moment you cut them
03 -
- Room temperature sausages cook more evenly so take them out of the fridge while you preheat the oven
- If your pan looks dry after roasting drizzle with a little more olive oil before serving for extra richness