Save A hearty and colorful one-pan meal featuring roasted sausages, sweet bell peppers, onions, and golden potatoes—perfect for busy weeknights.
Sheet-pan dinners like this have been a lifesaver for me on hectic nights. I love how everything cooks together, filling the kitchen with delicious aromas and leaving me with very little cleanup afterward.
Ingredients
- Italian sausages: 4 mild or spicy sausages (about 400 g/14 oz total)
- Baby potatoes: 500 g (1 lb), halved
- Bell peppers: 2 (red, yellow, or orange), sliced into strips
- Red onion: 1 large, sliced into wedges
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Olive oil: 3 tbsp
- Dried oregano: 1 tsp
- Dried thyme: 1 tsp
- Smoked paprika: ½ tsp
- Salt: ¾ tsp, or to taste
- Black pepper: ½ tsp, freshly ground
- Red pepper flakes: Pinch, optional
- Fresh parsley: 2 tbsp, chopped (optional garnish)
- Lemon wedges: For serving (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to start.
- Prepare vegetables:
- On a large rimmed baking sheet, combine potatoes, bell peppers, and red onion with olive oil, garlic, oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Toss until evenly coated.
- Arrange on baking sheet:
- Spread the vegetables evenly in a single layer, then nestle the sausages among them.
- Roast:
- Bake for 35 minutes, flipping sausages and stirring vegetables halfway, until potatoes are golden and fork-tender and sausages are cooked through (internal temperature 160°F/71°C).
- Rest and garnish:
- Remove pan from oven, let rest 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges as desired.
Save My family always gathers around the table for this, eager for the savory smell and the fun of plating dinners directly from the sheet pan together.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with crusty bread, over rice, or add a side salad for a complete meal. Leftovers can be reheated for lunch next day.
How To Make It Gluten-Free
To keep this sheet-pan meal gluten-free, select sausages labeled gluten-free and double-check for hidden allergens. Most vegetables and seasonings are naturally gluten-free.
Easy Variations
Try adding zucchini or cherry tomatoes during the last 15 minutes of roasting, or swap in different herbs for a fresh twist. Adjust spice levels by changing the sausage or omitting pepper flakes.
Save This simple recipe saves time and tastes wonderful. Perfect for cozy nights and busy schedules.
Recipe Questions
- → What temperature is best for roasting this dish?
Roasting at 425°F (220°C) ensures the sausages cook thoroughly while the vegetables become tender and caramelized.
- → Can I use other types of sausages?
Yes, chicken or turkey sausages work well as a lighter alternative without sacrificing flavor.
- → How should I prepare the potatoes for even cooking?
Halve baby potatoes to size them evenly so they cook uniformly alongside the sausages and vegetables.
- → Are there suggested vegetable additions?
Zucchini or cherry tomatoes can be added in the last 15 minutes for extra freshness and variety.
- → What herbs complement this dish?
Dried oregano, thyme, and smoked paprika enhance the savory profile and roast beautifully in the oven.