Description
Sausage and veggie sheet pan magic brings hearty Italian flavors to dinner with minimal cleanup. Savory sausage links roasted alongside colorful seasonal vegetables create a simple, satisfying meal that delights hungry families.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound sausage links (Italian or garlic)
Vegetables:
- 2 bell peppers (assorted colors)
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 red onion
Oils and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a robust 400°F (200°C), ensuring optimal roasting temperature for maximum flavor development.
- Transform sausage links into uniform bite-sized medallions, creating consistent cooking and appealing presentation.
- Prepare vegetables by chopping into harmonious, roughly equivalent sizes to promote even cooking and balanced texture.
- Arrange sausage and vegetable pieces directly on a spacious sheet pan, maximizing surface area for caramelization.
- Liberally drizzle olive oil across the pan, ensuring each ingredient receives a glistening coating for enhanced browning and moisture retention.
- Generously sprinkle seasoning blend over the mixture, using gentle tossing motions to distribute flavors comprehensively.
- Carefully spread ingredients into a singular, uncrowded layer, preventing steaming and promoting crisp, golden edges.
- Slide sheet pan into preheated oven, roasting for 25-30 minutes until ingredients transform into rich, caramelized perfection.
- Once achieved optimal golden-brown coloration and tender consistency, remove from oven and optionally garnish with fresh herbaceous accents for vibrant finish.
Notes
- Customize sausage selection by choosing lower-fat or plant-based alternatives for health-conscious diners.
- Experiment with different vegetable combinations to keep the dish exciting and seasonal, like swapping zucchini for brussels sprouts or adding colorful bell peppers.
- Ensure even cooking by cutting vegetables into similar-sized pieces, preventing some ingredients from burning while others remain undercooked.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone mat to minimize cleanup and prevent sticking, making this already simple recipe even more convenient.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg