Easy Roasted Italian Sausage (Print Version)

One-pan dinner featuring Italian sausages, bell peppers, and onions roasted to tender perfection.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sausage

01 - 4 Italian sausages (mild or hot, approximately 14 oz total)

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 large bell peppers (any color), sliced into strips
03 - 1 large red onion, sliced 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

11 - Fresh chopped parsley (optional)
12 - Fresh basil leaves (optional)

# How To:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil to simplify cleanup.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the bell peppers and red onion with olive oil, dried oregano, dried 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 across the prepared baking sheet, then nestle the Italian sausages among the vegetables.
04 - Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 25 to 30 minutes. Flip the sausages and stir the vegetables halfway through cooking. Roast until sausages reach an internal temperature of 160°F and the vegetables are tender and caramelized.
05 - Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the sausages to rest for 2 to 3 minutes. Slice sausages if desired. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil before serving. Serve warm, alone or accompanied by crusty bread or rice.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy cleanup with single sheet pan
  • Flavorful combination of Italian sausage and vegetables
02 -
  • Internal temperature for sausages should reach 160°F/71°C for safety
  • Use parchment paper or foil to avoid sheet pan cleanup
03 -
  • Use high heat to get nice caramelization on vegetables and sausages
  • Let sausages rest before slicing to keep them juicy
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