Description
Sausage and Peppers bring classic Italian-American comfort to dinner tables with bold, hearty flavors. Savory sausages nestled among roasted bell peppers create a delicious one-pan meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 4 large sausages (Italian, chicken, or turkey)
Vegetables:
- 2 large bell peppers, sliced (any color)
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a high temperature of 400F (200C), ensuring an even heating environment for optimal roasting.
- Arrange whole or chunked sausages on a spacious rimmed baking sheet, positioning them for uniform cooking and easy serving.
- Slice bell peppers and onions into uniform strips, distributing them evenly around the sausages. Sprinkle minced garlic across the surface for aromatic depth.
- Generously drizzle olive oil over the entire mixture, creating a glistening coating. Scatter dried oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, then gently toss to ensure complete seasoning coverage.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven, roasting for 30-35 minutes. Midway through cooking, rotate sausages and stir vegetables to promote even caramelization and prevent burning.
- Verify sausage doneness by checking internal temperature: 160F for chicken/turkey sausages, 165F for pork sausages. Peppers should appear tender with rich, golden edges.
- Remove from oven and let rest briefly. Slice sausages if needed, then transfer to a serving platter. Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Select high-quality sausages from local butchers or specialty stores for enhanced flavor and texture.
- Opt for a mix of colorful bell peppers to create a visually appealing and nutritionally diverse dish.
- Choose spicy or mild sausages depending on personal heat preference, ensuring a customized meal experience.
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheet for easier cleanup and preventing sticking without extra oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg