Sheet Pan Sausage Peppers (Printable)

Juicy sausages roasted with colorful bell peppers and onions for a quick, tasty dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 4 Italian sausages (pork, chicken, or turkey), approximately 14 ounces

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 red bell peppers, sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 large red onion, sliced

→ Oils and Seasonings

06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
09 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
10 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - ¾ teaspoon salt
12 - ½ teaspoon black pepper

→ Optional Garnishes

13 - Fresh parsley, chopped
14 - Crushed red pepper flakes

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
02 - Place sliced bell peppers and onion on the sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano, basil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss ingredients until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange sausages on top of the seasoned vegetables in a single layer.
04 - Roast in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Halfway through cooking, turn sausages and toss vegetables. Continue until sausages are browned and cooked through, and vegetables are tender.
05 - Remove from oven and garnish with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot, optionally with crusty bread or rice.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • One pan means one cleanup, which is honestly the dream on tired weeknights.
  • The sausages stay juicy while the peppers caramelize into something almost sweet, and somehow they belong together.
  • You can taste-test as you go and adjust the heat with red pepper flakes if you're feeling adventurous.
02 -
  • Don't skip turning the sausages halfway through—one side will cook faster than the other, and flipping them makes sure they brown evenly instead of staying pale on one side.
  • If your peppers look a little shriveled at the edges, that's actually when they taste best. That's where the sweetness concentrates, not a sign that something went wrong.
03 -
  • If you want to add Parmesan, grate it fresh and sprinkle it on right when the pan comes out of the oven so it gets just slightly melty and warm.
  • Serve this with something to soak up the pan juices—crusty bread, polenta, or rice turns a side dish into dinner.
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