Description
This Easy Sheet Pan Sausage Peppers and Onions recipe is a simple, flavorful one-pan meal that combines Italian sausage with colorful bell peppers and onions. Roasted to perfection with aromatic seasonings, it’s a quick and satisfying dish perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage
- 4 links Italian sausage (sweet, spicy, or chicken/turkey)
Vegetables
- 3 bell peppers – red, yellow, green (sliced)
- 1 large onion (yellow or red, sliced)
Seasonings & Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Vegetables: Slice the bell peppers and onions into uniform strips to ensure even roasting.
- Prepare Sausage: Cut the Italian sausage into bite-sized pieces or leave whole based on your preference.
- Toss Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss the sliced peppers, onions, and sausage pieces with olive oil, then season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
- Arrange on Sheet Pan: Spread the sausage and vegetables in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan, making sure to leave space between pieces to allow roasting rather than steaming.
- Roast: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the vegetables are caramelized and the sausage is browned.
- Optional Broil: For a crispier finish, broil the mixture during the last 2–3 minutes of cooking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
Notes
- Using different colored bell peppers adds visual appeal and a variety of flavors.
- Slice vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking.
- Broiling at the end helps create a crispy texture but watch closely to avoid burning.
- This dish pairs well with rice, pasta, crusty bread, or as a sandwich filling.
- To reduce sodium, adjust or omit added salt and use low-sodium sausage if desired.
