Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes (with Roasted Peppers)
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.
Servings: 4
Calories: 705kcal
Equipment
- 1 large rimmed sheet pan (18 × 13 inch half-sheet pan)
- Cutting board
- Sharp Knife
- Spatula or tongs
- Optional: skillet (for searing sausage)
- Instant-read thermometer
Ingredients
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 705kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 64g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 32g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 1537mg | Potassium: 553mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 891IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 3mg
