Description

Sheet Pan Sausage & Veggies is an easy and flavorful one-pan meal combining savory Italian sausage with a colorful assortment of roasted vegetables. This recipe offers a quick, nutritious, and satisfying dinner option perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers. The roasted sausage and veggies caramelize beautifully in the oven, delivering comforting flavors with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

Scale

Sausage

1 pound Italian sausage (sweet or spicy, according to preference)

Vegetables

2 cups bell peppers, sliced
1 cup red onion, sliced
2 cups broccoli florets
1 zucchini, sliced
2 cups baby potatoes, halved

Seasonings & Oil

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish (optional)

Fresh parsley

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it is hot enough for roasting and caramelizing the sausage and veggies.
Prepare Vegetables: Wash and chop all vegetables as specified. Place them in a large mixing bowl for seasoning and combining.
Add Sausage: Cut the Italian sausage into bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl containing the vegetables.
Season: Drizzle olive oil evenly over the sausage and vegetables. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper on top. Toss everything thoroughly so that all pieces are coated evenly with oil and seasonings.
Arrange on Pan: Spread the sausage and veggie mixture in a single layer on a large rimmed sheet pan to promote even roasting without overcrowding.
Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and roast for 30-35 minutes, stirring once halfway through to encourage uniform cooking, until the sausage is fully cooked and vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
Garnish: Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle fresh parsley over the dish for added color and aroma.
Serve: Let the dish cool slightly, then serve warm directly from the pan or transfer onto a serving platter for a more formal presentation.

Notes

You can customize the vegetables to use seasonal or preferred options such as asparagus, green beans, carrots, or sweet potatoes.
For a spicier version, add jalapeños or red pepper flakes before baking.
Use a meat thermometer to check sausage internal temperature; it should reach 160°F (71°C) to ensure safe consumption.
Don’t overcrowd the sheet pan to enable proper roasting and caramelization instead of steaming.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Try adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to the mix for additional flavor nuances.
Frozen vegetables can be used but might alter texture due to extra moisture release during cooking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-American

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