Description
A quick and forgiving weeknight dinner featuring crispy Italian sausage and caramelized bell peppers roasted on a single sheet pan. The secret to perfect texture lies in searing the sausage first and avoiding overcrowding the pan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy, links with casings)
- 3 medium bell peppers (approx. 1.5 lbs), sliced into 1-inch strips
- 1 large yellow onion (approx. 1 cup), sliced into half-moons
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and chop bell peppers into 1-inch strips and slice onion into half-moons.
- Place peppers and onions in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
- Slice sausage links into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a tiny splash of oil. Sear sausage slices for 2-3 minutes, flipping once, until browned on both sides. Transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Spread seasoned vegetables on the baking sheet around the sausage, ensuring they are not crowded.
- Roast for 10 minutes. Remove pan and stir vegetables.
- Return to oven and roast for another 10-15 minutes, until peppers have charred edges and sausage is blistered.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with fresh chopped basil.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Do not crowd the pan, as this causes steaming instead of roasting. Searing the sausage before roasting adds flavor and texture. If using table salt, reduce the amount by half compared to kosher salt. This dish does not freeze well due to texture changes in the peppers.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 1/4 of the r
- Calories: 350
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 26
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 18
Keywords: sheet pan dinner, sausage and peppers, easy weeknight meals, crispy sausage, one pan meal, Italian dinner, quick recipes