Wow your family with this Sausage and Peppers Sheet Pan dinner! This simple family approved dinner is made with Italian sausage, bell peppers, onions and seasonings and ready in 30 minutes . You’ll be making this recipe on repeat.
I’m all about keeping dinner time easy and delicious because like you my life is busy! Sheet pan and one pot dinners are life savers and I’ve got a few great ones for you to try like this Sheet Pan Ranch Pork Chops and Potatoes or this Sheet Pan Steak and Potato Dinner.
Also, don’t miss my round-up of 15 Minute Meals that are family approved and sure to help you get dinner on the table fast!
How to make this Sausage and Peppers Sheet Pan:
Ingredients:
- Italian Sausage
- Bell Peppers (any color)
- Onions
- Grape Tomatoes
- Garlic Powder
- Dried Basil
- Dired Oregano
- Olive Oil
- Fresh Basil (optional garnish)
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400° F. While the oven is preheating slice the onions and bell peppers into thin strips. Slice the tomatoes into halves.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil to make cleaning up faster and easier.
- Spread the sliced bell peppers, sliced onions, and tomatoes in an even layer over the sheet pan.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the veggies, then toss to coat.
- Sprinkle the garlic powder, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper evenly over the vegetables.
- Nestle the sausages into the onions and peppers. Leave space between the sausages to ensure even cooking.
- Roast in the oven for 30 minutes; turning the sausages and then stirring the onions and peppers halfway through the cooking time. Cook until the sausages are brown or they reach and internal temperature of 160° F.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
Substitutions and Variations:
Sausage Swap: Italian Sausage can be swapped for Chicken Sausage Bratwurst, Kielbasa, or even Smoked Sausage
A Pepper of Any Color: I used red and yellow bell peppers to add color and for their slightly sweet flavor but you can used any color bell pepper or all of the same color peppers if that what you have on hand.
Tomatoes or No Tomatoes: Since a traditional sausage and peppers dish is typically cooked in a rich tomato sauce, I added cherry tomatoes to this recipe to mimic that tomato flavor. You can omit them if you like.
Sweet Onions: I recommend using sweet yellow onions, but you can use red or white onions instead. Using red or white onion will give the recipe just a touch of heat.
Herbs: Italian Seasoning can be used in place of the dried Basil and dried Oregano.
Serving Suggestions for Sausage and Peppers
On a Hoagie Roll: Serve the Sausage and Peppers on sliced hoagie rolls. Top with provolone or mozzarella cheese. Add mustard, mayo, or even hot sauce to customize to your taste.
Over Rice: Serve the sausage and onions, and peppers over rice and drizzle some of the drippings rom the pan over the everything for added flavor. Top with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Over Pasta: Toss the sliced the cooked sausages then toss into penne pasta along with the onions and peppers. Add your top with my 15 Minute Marinara or favorite jarred marinara sauce.
Side Dishes: Serve along side a fresh Chopped Salad, Garlic Bread or these family favorite Sweet Potato Fries.
Storage:
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave in 30 second increments stirring between each or in a skillet on the stove over medium high heat.
I hope you and your family will love this recipe as much as we do! If you do try this recipe please come back and leave a comment letting me know how much you liked it!
Happy Cooking Y’all!
Susanne
Sheet Pan Sausage end Peppers
Ingredients
- 19 ounces sweet Italian sausages 5 links
- 3 bell peppers sliced (any color)
- 1 large or 2 medium sweet onions sliced
- 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 12 ounce cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 400° F.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment or aluminum foil (if desired).
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Spread the sliced bell peppers, sliced onions, and tomatoes in an even layer over the sheet pan.
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Drizzle the olive oil over the veggies, then toss to coat.
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Sprinkle the garlic powder, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper all over the veggies.
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Nestle the sausages into the bed of veggies, spacing them a couple of inches apart.
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Roast in the oven for 30 minutes, turning the sausages over and tossing the veggies halfway through.
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Garnish with fresh basil and mustard if you like, and serve as desired.
Recipe Notes
Nutritional information is estimated. Amounts will vary based on ingredient choices and serving sizes.
Italian Sausage can be swapped for chicken sausage, Bratwurst, kielbasa, or even smoked sausage.
You can used any color bell peppers to make this recipe.
Italian Seasoning blend in place of the dried Basil and dried Oregano.
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