Description
This Baked Sausage, Peppers, and Onions recipe is a flavorful and hearty dish featuring Italian sausage baked with colorful bell peppers and onions. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, it delivers a delicious combination of savory sausage and tender roasted vegetables with the convenience of one-pan baking.
Ingredients
Sausage
- 2 pounds sweet Italian sausage (or chicken sausage, kielbasa, or chorizo)
Vegetables
- 4-6 bell peppers (red, yellow, and orange, sliced)
- 1 large onion (sliced)
Seasonings & Oil
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 dash garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a dark roasting pan or sheet pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking and promote even roasting.
- Prepare Peppers. Rinse and pat the bell peppers dry. Cut a circle around the stems to remove them, then cut each pepper in half, remove seeds and membranes, halve again, and finally slice into strips about ½ inch wide.
- Prepare Onions. Cut off the ends of the onion, peel off the skin, then slice the onion halves vertically into strips.
- Assemble in Pan. Arrange the sausage in a single layer in the prepared pan. Layer the sliced peppers next, followed by the sliced onions.
- Season. Drizzle olive oil evenly over the sausage and vegetables. Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and garlic powder across each layer to ensure even seasoning.
- Bake. Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes at 400°F, turning the sausage and stirring the vegetables after 30 minutes to promote even browning. The sausage should be browned on the bottom before turning. If using a 375°F oven, bake for 90 minutes total, stirring after about 50 minutes.
- Check for Doneness. Monitor the dish throughout baking and stir occasionally. Cut a piece of sausage in half to confirm it is fully cooked with no pink inside.
- Serve and Store. Serve with fresh Italian bread for dipping in the oil or use the mixture in hoagie sandwiches. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Notes
- Use a dark roasting pan for best caramelization, but a sheet pan works as well.
- Try different sausage varieties like chicken sausage, kielbasa, or chorizo for varied flavors.
- Adjust baking time if using a different oven temperature to ensure sausage is fully cooked.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to four days in an airtight container.
- Serve with crusty bread or rolls to soak up the flavorful juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
