Description
Hearty Baked Italian Sausage with peppers and onions delivers classic Mediterranean comfort on a single sheet pan. Rustic ingredients meld together, creating a simple weeknight meal packed with robust flavors that satisfy hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) Italian sausage links (mild, sweet, or spicy)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Ignite the oven to a sizzling 400F (200C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for seamless cooking.
- Vegetable Composition: Artfully dice bell peppers and onions into consistent morsels, then finely chop garlic to unleash its robust flavor profile.
- Seasoning Symphony: Toss the chopped vegetables with olive oil, introducing a medley of Italian herbs, salt, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes to create a flavor-packed foundation.
- Roasting Configuration: Spread the herb-infused vegetable mixture across the parchment-lined sheet in a uniform layer, strategically positioning Italian sausages atop the vegetable canvas.
- Culinary Transformation: Roast the ensemble for 25-30 minutes, rotating sausages midway to ensure comprehensive cooking and achieving a golden-brown exterior with internal temperature reaching 160F (71C).
- Finishing Touch: Optional broiling for 2-3 minutes creates a delectable caramelized surface, watching intently to prevent scorching while elevating the dish’s visual and gustatory appeal.
Notes
- Optimize Sausage Placement: Position sausages with slight spacing to guarantee even heat circulation and consistent golden-brown exterior without steaming.
- Manage Moisture Control: Pat sausages dry before roasting to enhance caramelization and prevent excess liquid preventing proper browning during cooking process.
- Select Smart Sausage Variants: Choose high-quality Italian sausages with balanced fat content for maximum flavor and juiciness, preferring fresh over pre-cooked options.
- Temperature Precision Matters: Use meat thermometer to confirm internal sausage temperature reaches exact 160F, preventing undercooking while maintaining succulent texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 703 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg