This Baked Sausage and Peppers recipe is a simple and delicious one-pan dinner that you can whip up in less than an hour, with minimal prep and cleanup. Plus, it’s loaded with flavor, protein, and veggies, making it a balanced and nutritious dish that everyone will enjoy.
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Types of Sausage
There are many different types of sausage in the world, each with its own unique ingredients, seasonings, and cooking methods. Some of the most common types of sausage are:
- Chorizo: A Spanish or Mexican sausage made from coarsely chopped pork, beef, or chicken, flavored with paprika, garlic, and chili peppers.
- Italian sausage: Any Italian sausage made from ground pork, fennel seeds, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Sweet Italian sausage, mild or hot. We do not recommend breakfast sausage, though.
- Andouille: A French or Cajun sausage made from smoked pork, garlic, onion, and cayenne pepper. Andouille is usually spicy and has a coarse texture.
Why This Baked Sausage and Peppers Recipe is a Keeper
This baked sheet pan sausage and pepper recipe is one of my go-to meals for busy weeknights, because it’s so easy to make and always turns out great. The sausages are juicy and flavorful, the peppers are soft and sweet, and the sauce is rich and tangy. This delicious recipe is a family favorite – we love sausage and peppers!
- 50 Minute Meal: This is an easy sheet pan dinner. Just slice and roast.
- Easy Ingredients: Use sweet Italian chicken or turkey sausage.
- Family Friendly: It is a one dish recipe. Sausage, onions and peppers is always in rotation.
Sausage peppers and onions in the oven are an easy recipe. It makes a great sausage and pepper sandwich or serve it on top of your favorite pasta or risotto.
If you’re looking for more sausage recipes, try these Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls, Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole and Sausage Spinach and Tortellini Soup.
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What goes well with Sausage and Peppers?
You can also serve it with different sides, such as roasted potatoes, pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or cauliflower mash. Italian bread is a wonderful side as well.
Ingredient Notes to Make Sausage and Peppers
You will love this recipe. It is full of delicious sausage, bell peppers and onions.
- Best Italian Sausage: A wonderful combination of hot Italian Sausage and sweet sausage.
- Green peppers: Yellow peppers and red peppers seeded and sliced.
- Yellow Onions: You can use any type of onions such as sweet onions or red onions.
- Seasonings: Italian Seasoning Mix, All Purpose Seasoning blend and crushed red pepper flakes.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions for One Pan Italian Sausage Recipe
You can definitely make this recipe with many different varieties of Italian sausage links. You will be glad you found this recipe.
- Best Sausage variations: Try this recipe with spicy chorizo, mild chicken sausage, or Italian turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- Potatoes: Peppers and potatoes make a great variation to this sausage dish.
- Extra: Feel free to add oregano or other seasonings you enjoy. This recipe is great for everyone who loves Italian spicy foods.
How to Make Weeknight Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers Recipes
Baked sausage and peppers is a weeknight lifesaver that’s budget-friendly, customizable, and oh-so-delicious. So give it a try and see for yourself why it’s a recipe you’ll want to keep on repeat.
These are the basic steps for making Sausage Onions and Peppers in Oven. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
STEP 1: Prep
First, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with non-stick cooking spray. Add sausage, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and garlic to sheet pan.
STEP 2: Top with Olive Oil
Next, drizzle with olive oil and toss to combine. Season evenly with Italian Seasoning, All Purpose Seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes.
STEP 3: Cook Sausage
Finally, bake sausage and peppers at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until the sausage is cooked through and the vegetables are softened.
Recipe Frequently Asked Questions for Roast Sausage Peppers
Expert Tips for making Peppers and Onions with Sausage
There are many ways to make you love this recipe.
- Double: This is a great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into two baking dishes before baking. It is great for parties and game day celebrations.
- Add Vegetables: Toss in broccoli florets, zucchini slices or carrots.
- Replace the Cherry Tomatoes: Use your favorite marinara sauce in place of the tomatoes.
- Balsamic Vinegar: Balsamic vinegar can balance the spiciness of the sausages and the sweetness of the peppers.
- Time Savers: Buy frozen sliced peppers and onions and pre-cooked sausage to save cooking time for this Italian classic.
What to Serve with Old Fashioned Sausage and Pepper Recipes
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Baked Sausage and Peppers
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Italian Sausage, I use a combination of hot and sweet
- 4 Bell peppers, seeded and sliced
- 2 Onions, sliced
- 1 pound Cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 6 cloves Garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning blend
- 1 teaspoon All Purpose Seasoning blend
- ½ teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
OPTIONAL
- 6 Crusty Sandwich Rolls
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add sausage, peppers, onions, tomatoes and garlic to sheet pan.
- Drizzle with olive oil and toss to combine.
- Season evenly with Italian Seasoning, All Purpose Seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the sausage is cooked through and the vegetables are softened.
SERVING
- Slice rolls lengthwise.
- Fill each roll with sausage and pepper mixture and top with grated parmesan cheese.
Expert Tips
- Double: This is a great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into two baking dishes before baking. It is great for parties and game day celebrations.
- Add Vegetables: Toss in broccoli florets, zucchini slices or carrots.
- Replace the Cherry Tomatoes: Use your favorite marinara sauce in place of the tomatoes.
- Balsamic Vinegar: Balsamic vinegar can balance the spiciness of the sausages and the sweetness of the peppers.
- Time Savers: Buy frozen sliced peppers and onions and pre-cooked sausage to save cooking time for this Italian classic.
Estimated Nutritional Information
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This recipe is my personal adaption of an ethnic-inspired recipe. It is not intended to be an authentic recipe. I’ve recreated this recipe because I enjoy the flavors and I want to encourage my readers to expand their tastes and try new flavor combinations. The recipe, ingredients, and processes may have been adapted to make the recipe accessible to the average American. I have provided links to authentic versions of the recipe in the post above. I encourage you to visit these pages and learn more about the traditional version(s) of this recipe.