sheet pan dinners sausage
This sheet pan dinner features savory sausage paired with colorful vegetables, roasted to perfection for a quick and delicious weeknight meal. The ease of one-pan cooking makes cleanup a breeze!
Equipment
- 1 large baking sheet
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 aluminum foil optional
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage Choose spicy or sweet based on preference.
- 2 medium bell peppers Any color, sliced.
- 1 medium red onion Cut into wedges.
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- as desired fresh parsley For garnish, optional.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced bell peppers, red onion, and broccoli florets. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with garlic powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss until the veggies are well coated.
- Arrange the vegetable mixture on one side of the large baking sheet.
- Cut the sausage into bite-sized pieces and place them on the other side of the baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the sausage is browned and cooked through, and the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Stir halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
You can customize this recipe by using different types of sausage or swapping in your favorite vegetables such as zucchini, asparagus, or carrots.
For added flavor, you can marinate the sausage in a little bit of soy sauce or balsamic vinegar for 30 minutes before cooking.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven or a microwave.