Try this tasty Italian sausage and potatoes for an easy weeknight meal. Sweet Italian sausage, baby yellow potatoes, sweet bell peppers and red onions are cooked all together on a sheet pan for easy prep and easy clean up.
This post was originally published in July 2021 and has been updated for content.
When things are busy during the week, an easy meal is a must. A lot of times I am busy working and running kids around and the last thing I want to do is spend a lot of time prepping a meal.
Sheet pan meals are a great way to cook everything all at once, plus there are fewer dishes to do after dinner!
This easy sheet pan Italian sausage and potatoes is great on its own or with savory cornbread pudding or Italian celery and parmesan salad.
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🥔 Ingredient notes
- Italian Sausage - I typically use sweet or mild Italian sausage for this recipe. If you like more spicy, hot or spicy Italian sausage can be used as well.
- Potatoes - Baby yellow potatoes are small and creamy and take less time to cook due to their size and density. You can use larger potatoes, such as red or russet, however, I do recommend cutting them into smaller sized pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
- Peppers - I like to throw in a couple of bell peppers for some added sweetness and vegetables. You can use whatever color you like and even add some spicy peppers for some more heat!
📋 Substitutions and variations
- Different Sausage - This recipe will work with other types of sausages, such as chicken, bratwurst, polish, or chorizo sausages.
- Different Veggies - Asparagus, green beans, brussels sprouts or even sweet potatoes would work for this dish.
🔪 Step by step instructions
First, slice your peppers and onions into strips and cut the baby potatoes in half. Lay them on a sheet pan and add the sausages in between. Drizzle everything with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Roast in a 400˚ oven in the middle rack for about 45 minutes. The sausages and vegetables should be browned and the potatoes should be fork tender.
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⭐ Expert tips
- Make sure to cut the onions, peppers, and potatoes into similar sized pieces to allow for even cooking in the oven.
- Try and space the sausages and vegetables on the sheet pan, so they roast and brown in the oven evenly.
⏲️ Make ahead and storage suggestions
This Italian sausage and potatoes can be prepped up to 12 hours ahead of time. Place the sausages and veggies on the sheet pan, wrap it in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator. When it's time to cook the meal, take it out of the refrigerator while you preheat the oven. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper and cook as directed.
Leftover Italian sausage and potatoes will keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-5 days. Leftovers can be kept in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
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📖 Recipe
Italian Sausage and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds baby yellow potatoes
- 1 small green bell pepper
- 1 small orange bell pepper
- ½ large red onion
- 2 pounds Italian sausage mild or hot
- 5 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400˚ and line a sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
- Slice the potatoes in half lengthwise and slice the peppers and onions into half to one inch slices.
- Lay the vegetables on the prepared sheet pan and nestle the sausages in between the vegetables.
- Drizzle the sausages and vegetables with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Roast everything in the oven for about 40-45 minutes until the sausages and peppers are browned and cooked through.
Notes
- Cut onions, peppers, and potatoes into similar sized pieces for even cooking.
- Space sausages and vegetables on the sheet pan for even roasting.
Substitutions and Variations
- Sausage - Sweet, mild, hot, or spicy Italian sausages work. Chicken sausage, bratwurst, polish, or chorizo sausages may also be used.
- Potatoes - Larger potatoes, such as red or russet can also be used but should be cut into smaller pieces.
- Peppers - Any color of bell peppers can be used or spicy peppers too.
- Vegetables - Add extra veggies, like asparagus, green beans, brussels sprouts or sweet potatoes.
nancy
our family loves italian sausages. this recipe is well loved and we make it all the time.
Amanda
That's so great to hear nancy!
Audrey
Easy peasy! I love sheetpan meals.
Amanda
They are the best, right?
Kit
This sheet pan recipe was a hit, my picky boyfriend loved it and I enjoyed every bite. I added portobello mushrooms to the mix; his only complaint was 'not enough mushrooms'. Flavors were wonderful. Thankyou so much! I'll be making this again for sure!
Amanda
I love mushrooms, what a great addition! Glad you both enjoyed it.
Mihaela | https://theworldisanoyster.com/
This sheet pan looks so beautiful! I have a pack of elk sausages in the freezer that wait to be used - I found the perfect recipe for them! Thank you!:)
Agnieszka
I made this the other night and it was truly spectacular. Love all the ingredients on one baking tray! Saved me from washing dishes after dinner!
Jeri
This was such an easy-to-make weeknight dinner! I used fresh veggies from the garden to go with the sausage, so delicious!
Anaiah
Yum! Such a great weeknight dinner idea for when I want it to be quick and simple! They turned out soo delicious. Definitely going to try it again with other sausages, maybe hot links next!
Michelle
Quick & Easy dinner. All my kids were able to complete their chores for the day while it cooked! A win for all!
JEANNIE
sheet pan meals are a great time saver! I love making this for some busy nights after work.
Kayla DiMaggio
Yum! This Italian Sausage and potatoes dish was so delicious! My husband is Italian and this reminded him of something he ate a lot growing up. We are adding to our rotation!
AISilva
We love Italian sausage in our family. I love this combination of potatoes, peppers and onions. I'm going to try it this weekend, thank you so much!