Sheet Pan Sausage Peppers (Printable Version)

A colorful one-pan dinner featuring roasted sausages, peppers, onions, and golden potatoes.

# Components:

→ Meats

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

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
03 - 2 bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), sliced into strips
04 - 1 large red onion, sliced into wedges
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings

06 - 3 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1 tsp dried oregano
08 - 1 tsp dried thyme
09 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
10 - ¾ tsp salt, or to taste
11 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
12 - Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Garnish

13 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
14 - Lemon wedges

# Preparation steps:

01 - Set the oven temperature to 425°F.
02 - In a large bowl, combine halved baby potatoes, sliced bell peppers, and red onion wedges with olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.
03 - Spread the seasoned vegetables evenly across a large rimmed baking sheet. Nestle the Italian sausages among the vegetables.
04 - Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 35 minutes. At the 17-minute mark, turn sausages and stir vegetables to promote even cooking. Continue until potatoes are golden and tender and sausages reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
05 - Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy sheet-pan preparation means minimal cleanup
  • Full of wholesome vegetables and bold flavors
02 -
  • Using gluten-free sausages makes this dinner suitable for gluten-free diets
  • Baking everything together lets the vegetables absorb the savory juices from the sausages for extra flavor
03 -
  • Flip the sausages and stir the vegetables halfway for even browning
  • Cut potatoes into uniform sizes so they cook at the same rate as the peppers and onions
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