Easy Crispy Sheet Pan Italian Sausage and Peppers Recipe for Perfect Dinner
A quick and easy sheet pan recipe featuring crispy Italian sausage and caramelized bell peppers, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 4-5 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 Italian sausage links (1.5 pounds / 680 grams), sweet or spicy
- 3 large bell peppers (red, yellow, and green), sliced into strips
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced into thin wedges
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (blend of dried oregano, basil, and thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- A handful of fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Slice bell peppers into strips and onion into thin wedges. Mince garlic cloves.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss peppers, onion, and garlic with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Arrange sausage links in a single layer on one side of a large rimmed sheet pan. Spread the seasoned peppers and onions on the other side, ensuring space between ingredients.
- Roast in the oven for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, use tongs to flip the sausage links and gently toss the peppers and onions to promote even cooking.
- Continue roasting for another 15-20 minutes until sausages are browned and cooked through (internal temperature 160°F / 71°C) and peppers are tender with crispy edges.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top.
- Let sausages rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve hot.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure crispness. Use high heat (425°F) for caramelization. Flip sausages and toss veggies halfway through cooking. Broil for 2-3 minutes at the end if peppers need more caramelization. Use a meat thermometer to ensure sausages reach 160°F internal temperature. For vegetarian or leaner options, substitute sausage accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sausage link with
- Calories: 350400
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 1012
- Fiber: 34
- Protein: 2025
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