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Crispy Sheet Pan Sausage and Vegetables

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A quick and easy sheet pan dinner featuring crispy Italian sausage and roasted vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights and satisfying meals with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage links, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 2 medium red bell peppers, sliced into strips
  • 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Slice the sausage into 1/2-inch rounds. Cut bell peppers into strips, onion into wedges, zucchini into half-moons, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
  3. In a large bowl, combine bell peppers, onion, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to coat evenly.
  4. Spread the veggies out on one half of the sheet pan in a single layer. On the other half, arrange the sausage slices, leaving space between each piece for crisping.
  5. Drizzle the sausage with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle a little salt and pepper.
  6. Roast for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, use tongs to flip the sausage pieces and stir the vegetables gently to promote even cooking.
  7. Continue roasting for another 10-15 minutes, or until the sausage is browned and cooked through (internal temperature of 160°F/71°C) and the vegetables are tender with crispy edges.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  9. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure crispiness. Flip sausage and stir veggies halfway through cooking. Use sausages with some fat content for juiciness. Let the dish rest after baking to keep sausage moist. For a tangy twist, add a splash of balsamic vinegar after roasting. Leftovers reheat best in a skillet or oven to maintain crispiness.

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