Save A hearty and colorful one-pan meal featuring roasted sausages, sweet bell peppers, onions, and golden potatoes—perfect for busy weeknights.
I first made this on a hectic Tuesday when everyone came home hungry. The aroma of roasting peppers and sausage filled the kitchen—it was an instant hit.
Ingredients
- Italian sausages: 4 mild or spicy, about 400 g (14 oz) total
- Baby potatoes: 500 g (1 lb), halved
- Bell peppers: 2 red, yellow, or orange, sliced into strips
- Red onion: 1 large, sliced into wedges
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Olive oil: 3 tbsp
- Dried oregano: 1 tsp
- Dried thyme: 1 tsp
- Smoked paprika: ½ tsp
- Salt: ¾ tsp, or to taste
- Black pepper: ½ tsp, freshly ground
- Red pepper flakes: Pinch (optional)
- Fresh parsley: 2 tbsp, chopped (optional for garnish)
- Lemon wedges: For serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Set oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Season Vegetables:
- In a mixing bowl, toss potatoes, peppers, and onion with olive oil, garlic, oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until evenly coated.
- Arrange on Sheet Pan:
- Spread vegetables on a large rimmed baking sheet. Nestle sausages among vegetables.
- Roast:
- Bake 35 minutes, flipping sausages and stirring vegetables halfway until potatoes are fork-tender and sausages are cooked through (internal temp 160°F/71°C).
- Rest:
- Remove from oven. Let rest 5 minutes.
- Garnish & Serve:
- Top with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
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Save This is a family favorite on busy nights—everyone gets to pick their favorite veggies, and there are always requests for seconds.
Serving Suggestions
Pair with crusty bread or serve over steamed rice for an even heartier meal. A simple side salad works perfectly too.
Allergy & Nutrition Info
This dish contains pork if using classic Italian sausage and may contain gluten depending on your sausage; calories per serving are about 430.
Variations
Add zucchini or cherry tomatoes in the last 15 minutes of roasting for more colorful veggies. Swap in sweet potatoes for a change.
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Save Sheet-pan sausage and veggies is a true weeknight hero. Enjoy the leftovers for lunch—they reheat beautifully!
Recipe Questions
- → Can I use different sausages for this dish?
Yes, chicken or turkey sausages work well as lighter alternatives, while maintaining great flavor.
- → How do I know when the dish is fully cooked?
The potatoes should be golden and fork-tender, and sausages cooked through with a firm texture.
- → Can I add other vegetables to the sheet pan?
Zucchini or cherry tomatoes can be added in the last 15 minutes of roasting to boost vegetable variety.
- → What seasoning blends complement this meal?
Dried oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, garlic, and a pinch of red pepper flakes create a savory and aromatic profile.
- → Is this suitable for a gluten-free diet?
Choose gluten-free sausages and verify ingredient labels to keep the dish gluten-free.