Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes (with Roasted Peppers)

Why We Love This Recipe

• Crispy Potato Wedges: Roasting the wedges gives them golden edges with creamy centers. Just like this Air Fryer Potato Wedges Recipe!
• Balanced Flavor: Sweet peppers and onions soften while the sausage adds rich savory flavor.
• Simple Preparation: Everything cooks together on one sheet pan for easy cleanup, similar to this Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner.
• Great for Meal Prep: Leftovers reheat beautifully for quick lunches or next-day dinners.

Key Ingredients

Here's everything you'll need to make this easy Italian sausage and potato sheet pan recipe.

• Italian Sausage: Sweet or hot sausage works well and provides most of the dish's savory flavor. Love this ingredient? Try our Italian Sausage and Lentil Soup!
• Yukon Gold Potatoes: These roast beautifully and develop crispy edges while staying creamy inside.
• Yellow Onion: Thick wedges soften and caramelize in the oven.
• Mini Sweet Peppers: Small peppers like Bella Fina roast quickly and add sweetness and color.
• Olive Oil: Helps everything brown evenly and keeps vegetables from sticking.
• Italian Seasoning + Garlic Powder: Adds classic herb and garlic flavor that pairs naturally with sausage.

A full ingredient list with exact measurements can be found in the recipe card below.

Substitutions & Variations

• Italian Sausage: Use chicken or turkey sausage for a lighter version.
• Yukon Gold Potatoes: Try red potatoes or baby potatoes for a slightly different texture.
• Spice: Add crushed red pepper flakes for a mild heat boost.
• Equipment: If your sheet pan is small, divide ingredients between two pans to avoid steaming.
• Presentation: Slice sausage into coins instead of rustic chunks for a neater look.

How To Make Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes (with Roasted Peppers)

STEP ONE: Prepare the Oven and Season the Potatoes

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place potato wedges directly on a large 18×13-inch sheet pan.

Drizzle potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with half of the seasoning mixture. Toss directly on the pan and arrange wedges spaced apart.

STEP TWO: Roast the Potatoes

Roast the potatoes for about 15 minutes to begin softening and develop golden edges.

STEP THREE: Add Sausage and Remaining Vegetables

Add sausage pieces, onion wedges, and peppers to the pan.

Drizzle with remaining olive oil and seasoning, then spread everything apart for the final roast.

STEP FOUR: Prepare the Final Roast

Roast 20-25 minutes until the potatoes are golden and the sausage reaches 160°F internally.

Storage

Store the leftover sausage and potato sheet pan in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days. This sausage freezes well for about 2 months. Reheat in a 400°F oven for about 10 minutes or in a skillet until warmed through.

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📖 Recipe

Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes (with Roasted Peppers)

Jami Powell

Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes (with Roasted Peppers) is crispy, hearty, and weeknight-easy without a pile of dishes. This roasted sheet pan dinner recipe combines Italian sausage, golden potatoes, onions, and sweet peppers tossed with olive oil and Italian seasoning, then roasted in the oven until everything turns caramelized and deeply flavorful.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

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Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings 4

Calories 705 kcal

Equipment

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  1 large rimmed sheet pan (18 × 13 inch half-sheet pan)
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  Cutting board
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  Sharp Knife
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  Spatula or tongs
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  Optional: skillet (for searing sausage)
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  Instant-read thermometer

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 1½ pounds Italian sausage links, sweet or hot about 5-6 links, cut in half
• ▢ 4 small-medium Yukon gold potatoes (about 1½ pounds) cut into even wedges
• ▢ 1 medium yellow onion cut into thick wedges
• ▢ 4 to 6 mini sweet peppers such as Bella Fina, halved lengthwise
• ▢ 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning divided
• ▢ ¾ teaspoon garlic powder divided
• ▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt divided
• ▢ ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper divided
• ▢ 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or basil optional

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the potato wedges directly on the 18×13-inch sheet pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, then sprinkle with about half of the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
• Toss the potatoes directly on the pan until they are evenly coated. Spread them apart into a single layer and roast for 15 minutes, until they begin to soften and brown.
• Cut the Italian sausage links into halves. Remove the sheet pan from the oven and add the sausage pieces, onion wedges, and halved mini peppers. *See optional searing step below.
• Drizzle the remaining 1-2 tablespoons olive oil over the ingredients. Sprinkle with the remaining Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, then gently toss everything on the pan. Spread back into a single layer.
• Return the sheet pan to the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the potatoes are deeply golden and the sausage is browned and fully cooked. The sausage should reach an internal temperature of 160°F when checked with an instant-read thermometer.
• * Optional Step: Sear the sausage pieces in a skillet over medium-high heat with a little olive oil for 2-3 minutes per side, just until colored but not fully cooked. Add to the sheet pan and roast as directed. Oven time may be a few minutes shorter.

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Notes

Cooking Notes

Start the potatoes first so they crisp properly before adding the sausage and vegetables. This small step will ensure the entire pan roasts evenly.

Tips for Best Results

• Roast potatoes cut-side down for maximum browning.
• Use a large sheet pan so ingredients have space to roast.
• Stir the pan once during cooking so everything caramelizes evenly.
• Let the sheet pan rest for a few minutes before serving so the juices settle.

How to Know It’s Ready

The potatoes should be deep golden and crisp around the edges, and the sausage should reach 160°F internally. The peppers and onions will look softened and lightly caramelized.

Nutrition

Calories: 705kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 25gFat: 64gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 32gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 1537mgPotassium: 553mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 891IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 3mg

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