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Crispy Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers

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An easy, no-fuss sheet pan recipe featuring crispy Italian sausages roasted with sweet bell peppers and onions, seasoned with garlic, smoked paprika, and oregano for a flavorful, comforting dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 Italian sausages (about 1 lb / 450 g), mix of sweet and spicy
  • 3 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced into 1/2-inch strips
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • A handful fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Slice the bell peppers into 1/2-inch strips and thinly slice the onion. Mince the garlic cloves finely.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced peppers, onions, garlic, olive oil, smoked paprika, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Toss until well coated.
  4. Line a rimmed 18×13 inch sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  5. Spread the seasoned peppers and onions evenly on the sheet pan.
  6. Nestle the whole sausages on top of the veggies, spacing them out evenly.
  7. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, turning the sausages halfway through with tongs, until peppers are tender and caramelized and sausages are golden and crispy.
  8. Check that sausages reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) or cut into one to ensure no pink remains.
  9. Remove from oven, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top, and serve immediately.

Notes

Use high heat (425°F) for crispy sausage skin and caramelized peppers. Don’t overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming. Turn sausages carefully once or twice for even sear. If peppers are underdone but sausages are done, remove sausages and roast veggies for 5 more minutes. Fresh peppers roast better than frozen; if using frozen, thaw and pat dry. Sausage internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C).

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