Description
Baked Sausage and Peppers is a simple and flavorful dish featuring savory sausages roasted with sweet bell peppers and onions. It’s an easy, one-pan meal perfect for busy nights when you want something hearty and satisfying. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sausages (Italian, chicken, or turkey)
- 2 large bell peppers, sliced (any color)
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the sausages: If using raw sausages, leave them whole or slice them into chunks for easier serving. Place on a large, rimmed baking sheet.
- Prepare the vegetables: Slice the bell peppers and onion into strips, and place them on the baking sheet with the sausages. Add minced garlic.
- Season: Drizzle the olive oil over the sausages and vegetables. Sprinkle with dried oregano, basil, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Toss everything gently to coat in the oil and seasonings.
- Roast: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 30-35 minutes, flipping the sausages and stirring the vegetables halfway through. The sausages should reach an internal temperature of 160°F (for chicken/turkey sausages) or 165°F (for pork sausages), and the peppers should be tender and caramelized.
- Serve: Once done, remove the sheet from the oven. Slice the sausages (if not already done), and serve the sausages and peppers on a platter. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Sausage options: You can use pork, chicken, turkey, or even plant-based sausages in this recipe. Each type will have a slightly different cooking time, so ensure they are cooked through before serving.
- Add extra vegetables: Feel free to toss in other veggies like zucchini, mushrooms, or tomatoes for added flavor and texture.
- Serving ideas: Serve the sausage and peppers over pasta, rice, or potatoes for a more filling meal, or pile them onto sub rolls for a delicious sandwich.
- Meal prep: This dish stores well for 3-4 days in the fridge and makes great leftovers. Reheat in the oven or on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g