Sausage and Peppers Recipe
Sausage and Peppers is an easy sheet pan dinner made with chicken or turkey sausage, colorful bell peppers, onions, and Italian herbs. Everything roasts together in about 40 minutes for a flavorful family meal.
Ingredients
- 1 package precooked Italian chicken or turkey sausage 12 ounces, cut into ½-inch rounds
- 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1 small yellow onion sliced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes plus more to taste
- Fresh basil chopped parsley, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Arrange the sliced chicken or turkey sausage, bell peppers, and onion on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar.
- Sprinkle with garlic, salt, basil, oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Toss everything together until evenly coated, then spread into a single layer.
- Bake for 25–35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized.
- Garnish with fresh basil, parsley, and Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve your Sausage and Peppers immediately.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or cauliflower rice.
- Leftovers make excellent sandwiches or wraps.
- Turkey sausage offers a leaner option, while chicken sausage provides a juicy texture.