Quick and Easy Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers
A simple and delightful sheet pan meal featuring Italian sausage and colorful bell peppers, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 cups bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Place the sausage, bell peppers, and onion on the prepared sheet pan.
- Drizzle everything with olive oil and sprinkle with minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss everything until well coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly across the pan and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Remove the pan from the oven and top with shredded mozzarella or provolone. Return to oven for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, until cheese is melted.
- Finish with fresh basil or parsley and grated Parmesan. Serve hot.
Notes
This dish keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave. For a spicy kick, try using hot Italian sausage instead of mild.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg