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Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers

Looking for a **quick, flavorful, and satisfying meal**? This **Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers** recipe is the perfect answer! Juicy sausage, vibrant bell peppers, and onions roast together on a single sheet pan, creating a dish that’s **bursting with flavor, effortless to prepare, and ready in just 30 minutes**.

Equipment

  • - Large sheet pan
  • - Parchment paper or aluminum foil (optional)
  • - Cutting board & knife
  • - Mixing bowl
  • - Tongs or spatula

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 lb Italian sausage hot, mild, or sweet
  • - 3 bell peppers red, yellow, green, sliced
  • - 1 large onion sliced
  • - 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • - 3 cloves garlic minced
  • - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • - 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional for heat
  • - 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar optional, for added depth
  • - Fresh parsley or basil for garnish

Instructions
 

  • #### **Step 1: Preheat & Prepare**
  • Preheat oven to **400°F (200°C)**.
  • Line a **large sheet pan** with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
  • #### **Step 2: Season the Vegetables**
  • In a **large bowl**, toss **sliced bell peppers and onions** with **olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper**.
  • Spread the mixture evenly on the sheet pan.
  • #### **Step 3: Add the Sausage**
  • Arrange the **sausages on top of the peppers and onions**.
  • (Optional) Drizzle with **balsamic vinegar** for extra flavor.
  • #### **Step 4: Bake**
  • Roast for **25-30 minutes**, flipping the sausages halfway through, until they’re browned and cooked through (**internal temp: 160°F/71°C**).
  • If desired, broil for **2-3 minutes** for extra crispiness.
  • #### **Step 5: Serve & Enjoy**
  • Garnish with **fresh parsley or basil**.
  • Serve on **hoagie rolls, over rice, or with mashed potatoes**.