Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers

Name: Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 4 links Italian pork sausage links (sweet or hot); 4 medium bell peppers (mixed colors), seeded, sliced; 2 medium yellow onion, sliced into rings; 3 tbsp olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Juicy Italian sausage links roasted alongside sweet bell peppers and onions on one pan - a classic combination that practically makes itself.

50 minEasyServes 4520 cal/serving

Italian-AmericanDinnerOvenStandardHigh FiberHigh ProteinDairy-FreeGluten-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

4 links Italian pork sausage links (sweet or hot)
4 medium bell peppers (mixed colors), seeded, sliced
2 medium yellow onion, sliced into rings
3 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a large rimmed sheet pan with foil.
2

In a large bowl, toss 4 medium seeded, sliced bell peppers (mixed colors) and 2 medium sliced into rings yellow onion with 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
3

Spread the vegetables in an even layer on the prepared sheet pan. Nestle the 4 links Italian pork sausage links (sweet or hot) links on top of or alongside the vegetables.
4

Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping the sausages and stirring the vegetables once halfway through, until the sausages are cooked through to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (71 degrees C) and the peppers and onions are caramelized at the edges.
5

Serve the sausages and peppers in hoagie rolls or over polenta, rice, or on their own.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers?

As written, 50 minutes: 15 of prep and 35 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4, at 30 minutes.

What temperature do I cook Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers at?

For Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers, the oven is set to 425 F (about 220 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 30 minutes, in step 4. The target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of Italian seasoning in Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers?

The entry for Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers calls for 1 tsp Italian seasoning. In its place: Equal parts dried oregano, basil and thyme, with a little rosemary.

Is Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers comes from 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the red pepper flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the sausage and the Italian seasoning.

How many calories are in Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 520 calories, with 35 g protein, 44 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 583 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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