Easy Sheet Pan Sausage Peppers (Print Version)

Roasted Italian sausages with bell peppers and onions cooked on a single sheet pan.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sausage

01 - 4 Italian sausages (mild or hot, approximately 14 oz total)

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 large bell peppers, sliced into strips
03 - 1 large red onion, sliced into wedges

→ Seasonings

04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
07 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
08 - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
09 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish (optional)

11 - Fresh chopped parsley
12 - Fresh basil leaves

# How-To Steps:

01 - Set the oven to 425°F and prepare a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a large bowl, combine bell peppers and onion with olive oil, oregano, basil, garlic powder, red pepper flakes if using, kosher salt, and black pepper; mix until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the seasoned vegetables evenly on the baking sheet and nestle the Italian sausages among them.
04 - Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning sausages and stirring vegetables halfway through, until sausages reach an internal temperature of 160°F and the vegetables are tender and caramelized.
05 - Remove from oven and allow to rest for 2 to 3 minutes before slicing sausages if desired.
06 - Top with fresh chopped parsley or basil leaves and serve hot, optionally alongside crusty bread or cooked rice.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-pan meal simplifying cooking and cleanup
  • Gluten-Free option available using gluten-free sausage
02 -
  • Use parchment paper or foil to simplify cleanup
  • Internal sausage temperature should reach 160°F / 71°C for safety
03 -
  • Flip sausages halfway through roasting for even browning
  • Use a sharp knife to slice sausages after resting for best results
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