Baked Sausage and Peppers

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Juicy turkey sausage, sweet bell peppers, and onions roasted to perfection – this Baked Sausage and Peppers dish is comfort food made easy. It's simple, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights or game-day spreads!

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings:

Calories: 257kcal

Author: Dr. Sonali Ruder

Equipment

Sheet pan

Ingredients

3 bell peppers- red, yellow or orange, sliced
1 large yellow or red onion, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
20 oz spicy or sweet turkey sausage (5 links)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F
Place the sliced bell peppers and onions on a large sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar. Sprinkle the garlic, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes on top. Toss to combine well.
Spread the veggies out in a single layer on the pan and nestle the sausages between them. You can use two sheet pans if needed. You don’t want to the vegetables to be too crowded.
Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Then, toss the vegetables and flip the sausages. Return the pan to the oven and cook another 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are tender and caramelized and sausages are cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer. Serve.

Notes

Spread the veggies out in a single layer so they caramelize instead of getting steamed. It's okay if it takes more than one sheet pan.

Keep a close watch on the vegetables. If they are browning too much, you can turn the heat down a little. I also recommend stirring the vegetables when you flip the sausages so they don't stick to the pan.

Make sure the sausage cooks evenly on both sides by flipping them halfway through cooking. Use a meat thermometer to be sure that it is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.

Here are some ideas on how to serve this dish:

On a Bun: Make a sub by filling hot dog buns or hoagie rolls with the sausage and peppers. You can top it with some shaved parmesan cheese, and warm in the oven before serving.
With Pasta: Pair your favorite pasta and marinara sauce with baked sausage and peppers for a crowd-pleasing dinner.
With Rice or Potatoes: Serve with cooked rice or mashed potatoes. You can go with cauliflower rice for a low-carb option

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