Sheet Pan Sausage & Peppers

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 30 min

Total Time: 45 min

Servings: 4

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Ingredients

•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
•0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
•0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
•2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

1.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup, if desired.
2.
Slice the Italian sausage links into 1-inch thick rounds. If using bulk sausage, break it into bite-sized pieces.
3.
On the prepared baking sheet, combine the sliced sausage, bell peppers, red onion wedges, and minced garlic.
4.
Drizzle the mixture generously with olive oil. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
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.
Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
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.
Carefully remove the sheet pan from the oven. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
9.
Serve hot as is, or with crusty bread, over pasta, rice, or in toasted hoagie rolls.

💡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.

Recipe from TheCookbook.ai

Created by Basil Roux