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    Home » Recipes » Every Day Dinners

    Baked Sausage and Peppers

    Published: Aug 17, 2022 by Amanda · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

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    roasted sausages with peppers and onions on a sheet pan with fresh basil.
    metal spatula scooping sausages and peppers off a sheet pan.

    Baked sausage and peppers is one of the best sheet pan dinners that is perfect for busy weeknights. This easy sausage and peppers recipe is great with marinara sauce, on sandwich or on it's own and only takes 10 minutes to prep!

    italian sausage, peppers and red onions baked on a sheet pan garnished with fresh basil sprigs.

    Sausage and peppers is a classic Italian American dish with delicious Italian flavor. Sometimes it is braised with Italian gravy or tomato sauce or it can also be sautéed on the stove top for the perfect weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

    This baked sausage and peppers recipe is one of our favorite sheet pan meals that makes for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. It's our favorite way to serve an easy and delicious meal that has both quick prep and clean up.

    Serve this simple meal with Italian focaccia, pasta with hidden veggie sauce and strawberry rhubarb cheesecake bars for dessert!

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    • 🌶 Ingredient notes
    • 🔪 Step by step instructions
    • ⭐ Expert tips
    • 🥘 Alternative cooking methods
    • ⏲️ Make ahead instructions
    • 🥡 Storage suggestions
    • 🍽 More easy dinner recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    🌶 Ingredient notes

    italian sausage, italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, vinegar, oil, salt, pepper, red, orange and yellow bell peppers and red onions.
    • Sausage - Hot or sweet Italian sausage is a pork sausage that is typically used for sausage and peppers. Chicken sausage, turkey sausage or any other type of sausage can also be used.
    • Peppers - Sweet bell peppers of any kind can be used to make this recipe. Red, yellow and orange bell peppers typically tend to be sweeter, however green peppers can be used as well.
    • Onions - Red onion adds a beautiful color and has a more mild-to-spicy flavor than yellow or white onions. When roasted, they caramelize and take on a sweeter flavor. For an even more sweet flavor, yellow, white or vidalia onions may be used.

    🔪 Step by step instructions

    First, slice the peppers and onions and lay them out evenly on two sheet pans lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Nestle the Italian sausage links in the peppers and onions so they are evenly spaced.

    sliced onions and peppers on a sheet pan and sausage added in.

    In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. Drizzle the mixture evenly over the sausage and peppers and gently toss to coat.

    Bake everything in a preheated 375˚ oven for about 45 - 50 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through.

    olive oil, vinegar and seasonings mixed in a bowl and baked sausage and peppers on a sheet pan.

    If you ever don't recognize a tool or skill that I mention, be sure to look it up in the Glossary of Cooking Terms and Definitions for more information.


    ⭐ Expert tips

    • Space the ingredients out on the sheet pan in an even layer so that they all roast evenly in the oven.
    • Cook the sausages to a minimum of 165˚ when checked with a kitchen thermometer.
    • Rotate the two sheet pans on the racks in the oven half way through baking so everything browns and cooks evenly.
    • The broiler can be turned on for the last 5 minutes or so to brown things even more, if desired.

    🥘 Alternative cooking methods

    Stove Top - This sausage and peppers recipe can be made on the stovetop instead of on a large baking sheet. I recommend using a large skillet or cast iron pan. Toss the sausage and peppers in a bowl with the oil and vinegar mixture. Heat a skillet on the stovetop over medium heat. Add the sausages and peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until everything is cooked through and lightly browned.

    ⏲️ Make ahead instructions

    The sausages and peppers can be prepared and tossed with the oil and vinegar mixture up to 24 hours ahead of time. Store them in a bowl or on the prepared sheet pan, covered with plastic wrap until you are ready to cook them later that day or the next day. Cooking time will be slightly longer since the ingredients are cold.

    🥡 Storage suggestions

    Leftover baked sausage and peppers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days and can be reheated in a microwave, in a skillet on the stovetop or on a sheet pan in the oven.

    🍽 More easy dinner recipes

    If you loved this perfect weeknight meal of sausage and peppers, check out these other easy dinner recipes that I know you will love too!

    • Chicken Parm Sandwich
    • Tri-Color Tortellini with Pesto
    • Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
    • Sweet Potato Turkey Chili
    • Pizza Grilled Cheese

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    📖 Recipe

    baked sausage, peppers and onions on a sheet pan with fresh basil sprigs around.

    Baked Sausage and Peppers

    Amanda
    Baked sausage and peppers is one of the best sheet pan dinners that is perfect for busy weeknights. This easy sausage and peppers recipe is great with marinara sauce on sandwich or on it's own and only takes 10 minutes to prep!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 50 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Main Dishes
    Cuisine American, Italian
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 463 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 medium bell peppers yellow, orange, red or green
    • 2 medium red onions
    • 2 pounds Italian sausage links sweet or hot
    • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • pinch crushed red pepper flakes optional

    Instructions
     

    • Line two sheet pans with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 375˚
    • Slice all of the bell peppers and onions into thin slices.
    • Lay the peppers and onions into an even layer on each sheet pan and nestle the sausages in between the peppers and onions so they are evenly spaced.
    • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper flakes.
    • Drizzle the oil mixture over all of the sausages, peppers and onions and gently toss them to coat in the mixture.
    • Bake the sausages, peppers and onions in the preheated oven for 45 - 50 minutes until the sausages are cooked through and everything is golden brown.

    Notes

    • Space the ingredients out on the sheet pan so that they all roast evenly in the oven.
    • Cook the sausages to a minimum of 165˚ when checked with a kitchen thermometer.
    • Rotate the two sheet pans on the racks in the oven half way through baking so everything browns and cooks evenly.
    • The broiler can be turned on for the last 5 minutes or so to brown things even more, if desired.
     

    Alternative Cooking Methods

    Stove Top - This recipe can be made in a large skillet or cast iron pan. Toss the sausage and peppers in a bowl with the oil and vinegar mixture. Heat a skillet on the stovetop over medium heat. Add the sausages and peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until everything is cooked through and lightly browned.
     

    Make Ahead and Storage Instructions

    Slice the peppers and onions and toss them with the sausage and the oil and vinegar mixture up to 24 hours ahead of time. Store them in a bowl or on the prepare sheet pan, covered with plastic wrap until you are ready to cook them. Cooking time will be slightly longer since the ingredients are cold.
    Leftover baked sausage and peppers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days and can be reheated in a microwave, in a skillet on the stovetop or on a sheet pan in the oven.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1.5sausagesCalories: 463kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 17gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 1123mgPotassium: 427mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1406IUVitamin C: 61mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 2mg
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