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Easy Crispy Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers Recipe for Perfect Weeknight Dinner

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A quick and easy sheet pan meal featuring crispy Italian sausage links roasted with colorful bell peppers and onions, perfect for a no-fuss, flavorful weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage links (mix of sweet and hot preferred)
  • 3 medium bell peppers (assorted colors: red, yellow, green), sliced into 1/2-inch strips
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced into thick wedges
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Slice the bell peppers into 1/2-inch strips and the onion into thick wedges, keeping pieces similar in size for even cooking.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, toss the sausage links, sliced peppers, and onions with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Coat evenly but do not overdrench.
  4. Arrange the sausage and vegetables in a single layer on a rimmed sheet pan, ensuring enough space to avoid overcrowding.
  5. Place the pan in the oven and roast for 25 minutes. At about 12 minutes, use tongs to turn the sausages and stir the veggies for even browning.
  6. Check for doneness: sausages should be browned and cooked through (internal temperature of 160°F / 71°C), and peppers and onions tender with some char.
  7. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
  8. Serve immediately with crusty bread, over rice, or in hoagie rolls. Leftovers reheat well.

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming and soggy texture. Use a mix of sweet and hot Italian sausages for balanced flavor. Tent with foil if sausages brown too quickly. Leftovers freeze well for up to 3 months. Reheat in oven or skillet to maintain crispiness.

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