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Easy 15-Minute Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers

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A quick and delicious sheet pan dinner featuring juicy Italian sausage and caramelized bell peppers, all roasted together in just 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pan meal delivers incredible flavor with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage (about 4–5 links)
  • 3 medium bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced into 1-inch strips
  • 1 large yellow or sweet onion, sliced into ½-inch half-moons
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Let it heat fully for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Line your sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  3. Slice the bell peppers: cut each in half through the stem, remove seeds and membranes, then slice into 1-inch strips.
  4. Slice the onion: cut in half through the root, peel, then slice into ½-inch half-moons.
  5. Mince the garlic and set aside.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced peppers and onions. Drizzle with 1½ tablespoons olive oil, then add dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
  7. Spread the vegetables in a single even layer on the sheet pan.
  8. Prick each sausage 3-4 times with a fork. Drizzle with remaining ½ tablespoon olive oil and roll to coat.
  9. Nestle the sausages among the vegetables, ensuring each has contact with the pan.
  10. Roast for 10 minutes on the middle rack.
  11. Remove the pan, flip the sausages with tongs, and sprinkle minced garlic over the vegetables. Stir vegetables gently.
  12. Roast for 5 more minutes until sausages reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) for pork or 165°F (74°C) for poultry, and peppers are tender with charred spots.
  13. Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and optional red pepper flakes.
  14. Slice sausages diagonally or serve whole. Spoon peppers and onions over the top and serve.

Notes

For extra browning, preheat the empty sheet pan in the oven. Use room temperature sausages for even cooking. Add garlic halfway through to prevent burning. Let the dish rest before serving to redistribute juices. Save pan juices to spoon over servings.

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Keywords: sheet pan dinner, sausage and peppers, quick dinner, weeknight meal, Italian sausage, bell peppers, one-pan meal

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