Sheet Pan Italian Sausage Peppers (Printable)

Juicy Italian sausage roasted with sweet bell peppers and onions on a single pan for easy cooking and cleanup.

# 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, cut 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 line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine bell peppers and red onion with olive oil, oregano, basil, garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes if using, kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss until all pieces are evenly coated.
03 - Spread the seasoned vegetables evenly on the prepared baking sheet and nestle the Italian sausages among them.
04 - Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 25 to 30 minutes. Halfway through, turn the sausages and stir the vegetables. Continue roasting until sausages reach an internal temperature of 160°F and vegetables are tender and caramelized.
05 - Remove from the oven and let rest for 2 to 3 minutes. Slice sausages if desired.
06 - Sprinkle with fresh parsley or basil leaves before serving. Enjoy hot, on its own or accompanied by crusty bread or rice.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • No-fuss one-pan meal
  • Gluten-free if using gluten-free sausage
02 -
  • Internal temperature for cooked sausage should reach 160°F/71°C
  • Optional red pepper flakes add a subtle heat to the dish
03 -
  • Use parchment paper or foil on the baking sheet to simplify cleanup
  • Flip sausages halfway through roasting for even browning
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