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Easy Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers Recipe Perfect for Beginners

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A beginner-friendly, hands-off sheet pan dinner featuring Italian sausage, bell peppers, and onions roasted to perfection. Quick, simple, and delicious for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage links (mild or spicy)
  • 3 medium bell peppers (mixed colors: red, yellow, green)
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt to taste (about 1 teaspoon)
  • Black pepper to taste (about ½ teaspoon)
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (a handful, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Slice the bell peppers and onion into strips about ½ inch thick, keeping sizes consistent.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, toss the peppers, onions, and minced garlic with olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using until well coated.
  4. Arrange the sausage links on a parchment-lined sheet pan with space between each. Nestle the pepper and onion mixture around them in a single layer.
  5. Place the pan in the oven and roast for 20 minutes. Halfway through (around 10 minutes), use tongs to flip the sausages and stir the peppers for even cooking.
  6. Check for doneness after 20 minutes. Sausages should be golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 160°F/71°C). Peppers and onions should be tender and caramelized at the edges.
  7. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure sausages crisp up and peppers roast properly. Toss and flip halfway through cooking for even roasting. Adjust cooking time if sausages are thicker or raw. Cover loosely with foil if peppers need more softening. Use a meat thermometer to check sausage internal temperature (160°F/71°C).

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