Description

This easy sheet pan sausage and peppers recipe features caramelized bell peppers, jammy onions, and crispy potatoes roasted together with flavorful Italian sausage. It’s a hearty, colorful, and comforting weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs Italian sausage links (sweet or hot, or a mix)
4 medium gold potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), scrubbed and cut into 1-inch chunks
3 large bell peppers (about 1 lb), assorted colors, sliced into strips
1 large red onion (about 8 oz), sliced thick
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for crispy potatoes)
1 tsp kosher salt, divided (plus more to taste)
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Grated parmesan cheese (optional garnish)
Crushed red pepper flakes (optional garnish)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup and crisping.
Cut potatoes into 1-inch chunks, slice bell peppers into strips, and onion into thick wedges. Cut sausage links into thirds or leave whole.
In a large bowl, toss potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, cornstarch, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and smoked paprika. Spread potatoes in a single layer on the sheet pan.
In the same bowl, toss peppers and onions with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and Italian seasoning. Arrange on the sheet pan around the potatoes.
Arrange sausage pieces on top of veggies and potatoes, spreading everything out for airflow.
Roast in the oven for 30 minutes. At the halfway mark (15 minutes), stir veggies and flip potatoes with a spatula or tongs. Turn sausage pieces for even browning.
Check for doneness: potatoes should be golden and crisp, sausage cooked through (160°F internally), and veggies soft and caramelized. For extra crispiness, broil for 2-3 minutes, watching closely.
Garnish with fresh parsley, parmesan, or red pepper flakes if desired. Serve straight from the pan or transfer to a platter.

Notes

For extra crispy potatoes, toss with cornstarch and spread out on the pan. Don’t overcrowd the pan—use two pans if needed. Flip halfway for even browning. Use high-quality sausage for best flavor. For dairy-free, skip parmesan. For gluten-free, check sausage labels. Leftovers keep well and reheat best in the oven.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: About 1/6 of the rec
Calories: 370
Sugar: 6
Sodium: 900
Fat: 20
Saturated Fat: 7
Carbohydrates: 30
Fiber: 4
Protein: 18

Keywords: sheet pan dinner, sausage and peppers, crispy potatoes, easy weeknight meal, one pan recipe, gluten-free, kid-friendly, meal prep