Sheet Pan Italian Sausage with Peppers and Zucchini (Print Version)

Juicy Italian sausages roasted with colorful peppers, zucchini, and onions for an easy one-pan dinner.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 4 Italian sausages (mild or spicy), approximately 12-14 ounces

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), sliced
03 - 2 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
04 - 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings and Oils

06 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley, chopped, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine bell peppers, zucchini, onion, and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with Italian herbs, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss to coat evenly.
03 - Spread seasoned vegetables evenly across the prepared sheet pan. Arrange Italian sausages on top of the vegetables.
04 - Roast in preheated oven for 30 minutes, turning sausages and stirring vegetables halfway through. Cook until sausages are cooked through and vegetables are tender with caramelized edges.
05 - Remove from oven and garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired. Serve hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • One pan means one cleanup, which honestly feels like the best kind of magic on a weeknight.
  • The vegetables get jammy and sweet while the sausages stay juicy, creating this beautiful balance that feels indulgent but reads as easy.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, so it works for almost any table without feeling like a compromise.
02 -
  • Don't skip the halfway turn and stir; it's the difference between vegetables that caramelize and ones that steam themselves into sadness.
  • If your sausages are particularly thick, you might need an extra 5 or 10 minutes, so trust what you see and feel rather than the clock.
03 -
  • Don't crowd the pan; if your sheet is too small, use two pans so everything can breathe and brown properly.
  • Check the sausage package for cooking instructions, as some brands recommend cooking at a slightly different temperature, so give yourself permission to adjust based on what your sausages need.
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