Description
Sausage Peppers and Onions roasts up deliciously on a single sheet pan, making weeknight dinner a total breeze for busy home cooks. Crispy sausage links nestle alongside caramelized peppers and onions, creating a simple meal that comes together with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb Italian sausage
Supporting Vegetables:
- 2 bell peppers
- 1 large onion
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to exactly 400°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Slice 2 bell peppers and 1 large onion into uniform 1-inch thick strips, ensuring even cooking and texture.
- Place 1 lb of Italian sausage on the cutting board and slice diagonally into 2-inch thick pieces for perfect bite-sized portions.
- Transfer sausage, peppers, and onions onto the prepared sheet pan, creating a single layer without overcrowding.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil across the ingredients, ensuring every piece gets a light coating.
- Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning evenly over the pan, then season with salt and pepper.
- Use your hands to toss and coat all ingredients thoroughly, spreading them back into a single layer.
- Slide the sheet pan into the preheated 400°F oven and roast for exactly 30 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through cooking time.
- Check that sausage reaches an internal temperature of 160°F and vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 3-5 minutes before garnishing with chopped fresh parsley and serving immediately.
Notes
- Slice peppers and onions into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the sheet pan.
- Choose high-quality Italian sausage with good fat content for maximum flavor and juiciness during roasting.
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup and to prevent sticking, especially with the sausage’s natural oils.
- Adjust seasoning based on the saltiness of your sausage, and taste before serving to ensure the perfect balance of herbs and spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sheet-Pan
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg