Sheet Pan Sausage Peppers (Printable Page)

Juicy sausages and bell peppers roasted together for a flavorful, easy weeknight meal with simple ingredients.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 4 Italian sausages (pork, chicken, or turkey), approximately 14 ounces total

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 red bell peppers, sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 large red onion, sliced

→ Oils and Seasonings

06 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
09 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
10 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
12 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Garnishes

13 - Fresh Italian parsley, chopped
14 - Crushed red pepper flakes

# Steps:

01 - Position oven rack to center and preheat to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper for straightforward cleanup.
02 - Distribute sliced bell peppers and onion across the prepared sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and evenly sprinkle with oregano, basil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly to coat all vegetables.
03 - Position sausages over the seasoned vegetables in a single layer.
04 - Transfer to preheated oven and roast for 25 minutes. Rotate sausages and redistribute vegetables halfway through cooking. Continue until sausages achieve golden-brown color with no pink interior and vegetables become tender.
05 - Remove from oven and garnish with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately, optionally accompanied by crusty bread or steamed rice.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One sheet pan means minimal cleanup, which is honestly the real victory on a busy weeknight.
  • The sausages stay juicy while the peppers caramelize into something almost sweet, creating this perfect salty-savory balance without any fussing.
  • It's flexible enough to swap sausage varieties based on your mood, and still tastes absolutely foolproof.
02 -
  • Turning the sausages halfway through is non-negotiable—they brown more evenly and cook through properly, while also stirring up the vegetable layer so nothing burns on the bottom.
  • Don't oversalt at the beginning; sausages vary wildly in their sodium content, and you can always taste and adjust at the end.
03 -
  • Pat your sausages dry before arranging them on the pan—they'll brown better and won't steam themselves into pale submission.
  • If your peppers are on the thicker side, slice them a bit thinner so they finish cooking at the same time as the sausages rather than staying too crisp.
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