Description
Simple Sheet Pan Sausage, Peppers & Potatoes Dinner is a weeknight favorite. Roasted veggies, savory sausage pure comfort, easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- Main Stars:
- 1 lb Italian sausages (mild or hot), cut into 1-inch rounds
- 1.5 lbs small red potatoes, quartered
- 2 large bell peppers (any color), sliced into strips
- 1 large red onion, cut into thick wedges
- Flavor Boosters:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
- Finishing Touches:
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)
- Optional Extras:
- A squeeze of fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat
Instructions
- Prep Your Sheet Pan Sausage, Peppers & Potatoes:: First things first, get that oven preheating to 400°F (200°C). While it’s warming up, grab a large baking sheet, or two if you’re making a big batch, and line it with parchment paper. Trust me on the parchment paper—it makes cleanup an absolute breeze, and nobody wants to scrub a baked-on mess after a delicious Sheet Pan Sausage, Peppers & Potatoes Dinner. I always forget this step sometimes and regret it later!
- Chop Those Veggies & Slice the Sausage:: Now for the chopping! Cut your potatoes into roughly 1-inch pieces; try to keep them somewhat uniform so they cook evenly. Slice the bell peppers into strips, and the red onion into thick wedges. For the Italian sausages, I usually cut them into 1-inch thick rounds. Don’t worry if they’re not perfectly even, a little rustic charm is what we’re going for with this Sheet Pan Sausage, Peppers & Potatoes Dinner!
- Toss Your Sheet Pan Sausage, Peppers & Potatoes with Oil & Seasonings:: In a really big bowl, combine your chopped potatoes, bell peppers, red onion, and sausage. Drizzle generously with olive oil—enough to lightly coat everything. Then, sprinkle in the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Get in there with your hands and toss, toss, toss! Make sure every piece is coated; this is where the magic flavors for your Sheet Pan Sausage, Peppers & Potatoes Dinner truly begin.
- Spread Everything on the Sheet Pan:: Once everything is beautifully coated, spread the mixture out onto your prepared baking sheet(s) in a single layer. This is super important for roasting, not steaming. If the pan looks crowded, please, please use a second sheet pan! Overcrowding leads to soggy veggies, and we want lovely caramelized edges for our Sheet Pan Sausage, Peppers & Potatoes Dinner, not limp ones. This is a mistake I made early on, and it taught me a valuable lesson.
- Roast Your Sheet Pan Sausage, Peppers & Potatoes & Flip Halfway:: Pop that sheet pan into your preheated oven. Roast for 20 minutes, then pull it out and give everything a good stir or flip with a spatula. You’ll start to see those gorgeous browned bits forming. This ensures even cooking and browning for all the components of your Sheet Pan Sausage, Peppers & Potatoes Dinner. The smell around this time? Oh my goodness, it’s incredible!
- Finish Roasting & Garnish:: Return the pan to the oven and continue roasting for another 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork and the sausage is cooked through and lightly browned. Once it’s done, pull it out, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and a dusting of grated Parmesan, if you like. Serve your warm, inviting Sheet Pan Sausage, Peppers & Potatoes Dinner immediately and just soak in those comforting vibes!