Sheet Pan Sausage & Peppers

• •1.5 lb Italian sausage links, sweet or hot
• •3 large bell peppers, various colors (red, yellow, green), cored and sliced into 1/2-inch strips
• •1 medium red onion, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
• •4 garlic cloves, minced
• •3 tablespoon olive oil
• •1.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• •0.5 teaspoon salt
• •0.3 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• •0.3 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• •2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup, if desired.

2. 2

   Slice the Italian sausage links into 1-inch thick rounds. If using bulk sausage, break it into bite-sized pieces.

3. 3

   On the prepared baking sheet, combine the sliced sausage, bell peppers, red onion wedges, and minced garlic.

4. 4

   Drizzle the mixture generously with olive oil. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).

5. 5

   Toss everything together directly on the baking sheet until all ingredients are well coated. Spread the mixture into a single, even layer to ensure proper roasting and browning.

6. 6

   Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Using a spatula, toss and flip the ingredients to promote even cooking and browning. Return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp and slightly caramelized, and the sausage is fully cooked through and nicely browned.

8. 8

   Carefully remove the sheet pan from the oven. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

9. 9

   Serve hot as is, or with crusty bread, over pasta, rice, or in toasted hoagie rolls.

Chef's Tips

• 💡Don't overcrowd the pan: For best browning and caramelization, ensure ingredients are in a single layer. If your sheet pan is too full, use two smaller pans to avoid steaming the vegetables.
• 💡Customize your veggies: Feel free to add other quick-cooking vegetables like zucchini, cherry tomatoes, or mushrooms during the last 10-15 minutes of roasting.
• 💡Spice it up: Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your preferred level of heat. For a milder dish, omit them entirely.
• 💡Serving suggestions: This dish is incredibly versatile. Enjoy it straight off the pan, stuffed into toasted sub rolls with a slice of provolone, tossed with your favorite pasta, or served alongside polenta or rice.
• 💡Easy cleanup: Parchment paper is your friend! It makes cleanup a breeze and prevents sticking.