Description
A flavorful and easy one-pan meal featuring Italian sausage baked with a medley of fresh bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, and cherry tomatoes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that combines protein and vegetables in a deliciously caramelized roast.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage
- 1 lb Italian sausage links (mild or spicy)
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Seasoning and Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley or basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Prepare the Sausage and Vegetables: Arrange the sausage links in the center of the lined baking sheet. In a large bowl, combine the sliced bell peppers, zucchini, red onion wedges, and cherry tomatoes. Toss the vegetables with olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until everything is evenly coated.
- Arrange and Bake: Spread the seasoned vegetables around the sausage links on the baking sheet in a single layer to ensure even cooking and caramelization.
- Cook and Stir: Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping the sausages and stirring the vegetables halfway through the cooking time. Continue until the sausages reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) and the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Garnish and Serve: Once cooked, remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley or basil if desired. Serve hot, ideally alongside rice, pasta, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Notes
- Serve with rice, pasta, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- You can slice the sausage before baking for quicker cooking and more browning.
- For low-carb or keto diets, skip the starchy sides and double the amount of vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
