Sausage Peppers and Onions
Sausage, Peppers, and Onions is an easy sheet pan recipe, full of classic Italian flavors. This 40-minute low-carb, gluten-free, paleo dish is perfect for a busy weeknight meal or a game day party that everyone is sure to enjoy!
Sausage Peppers and Onions Sheet Pan Dinner
Sausage, Peppers, and Onions is a classic Italian dish. And this oven baked dinner is full of your favorite flavors. And if you’re like me, you need another quick, easy, one-pot (or pan in this case) recipe in your dinner rotation.
Made with your Italian sausage, sweet bell peppers, and onions, tossed in classic Italian spices, it’s baked on one pan for fewer dishes.
Serve in a bowl on its own, over pasta or rice, or on a toasted hoagie. One thing is for sure, no matter how you enjoy it, you won’t be disappointed!
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Ingredients Needed
Bell peppers – This recipe calls for red, orange, and yellow bell peppers. Feel free to use green.
Onion – Traditionally sausage and peppers are made with sliced sweet onion, but feel free to use white or even red.
Italian seasoning – I like to use my homemade Italian seasoning but you can use your own mixture of oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, basil, and other spices you enjoy.
Italian sausage – Feel free to use hot, mild, or sweet Italian sausage for this recipe. You could also swap in chicken or even turkey sausage if you prefer those flavors over pork.
Pantry staples – Olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, celery seeds, salt, and pepper.
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How to Make Sausage and Peppers in the Oven
First: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, add sliced peppers and onions.
Second: Add in olive oil and gently mix to coat all the peppers and onions. Sprinkle in the spices and mix until vegetables are evenly coated.
Third: On a prepared cookie sheet, place all the vegetables and evenly spread.
Fourth: Cut the sausage into bite-size pieces and add to the cookie sheet. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes or until the sausage reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Enjoy!
For the full recipe and detailed baking instructions, please see the recipe card at the end of this post.
How long does it last?
Store any leftovers in an airtight container up to 4 days in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave at 30 second intervals until warmed through.
The best part of this recipe is that leftovers are even better the next day. Try them on toasted hoagie bun with cheese, or toss with some pasta and tomato sauce, or better yet, top a pizza with them!
Can I freeze it?
Yes, you can! Allow leftovers to completely cool. Once cooled, place in a freezer safe bag or container in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Thaw overnight in the fridge, place on a prepared sheet pan, and reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through.
Serving Suggestions
This is complete meal in my opinion but if you want some additional sides, check out this coleslaw recipe, these homemade potato chips or sweet potato fries, and serve it with some baked rice.
What is the best kind of sausage to use?
You can use hot, mild, or sweet Italian sausage. Hot Italian sausage gives it an extra kick if you like spicy foods. Feel free to swap in chicken or turkey sausage if you’d prefer. I like an apple chicken sausage in the fall.
Tips for No Leftovers
- Use the red, yellow, or orange peppers as they are the sweetest.
- I prefer to use Vidalia or sweet onions.
- Slice the peppers and onions into the same size for even cooking.
- Spice up with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
- Use foil or parchment paper to prep your baking sheet for easy clean up.
- You could also use mini sweet peppers in place of bell peppers.
- Serve on a toasted hoagie roll with marinara sauce, over rice or pasta, or enjoy on it’s own!
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This Sausage, Peppers, and Onions recipe is full of classic Italian flavors, easy to make, and ready in under an hour! A low-carb, gluten-free, paleo-friendly dish that is perfect any night of the week.
Sausage Peppers and Onion Sheet Pan Meal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or any vegetable oil you like
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1 medium onion sliced
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1 package 1.25 pounds uncooked Italian sausage (cut into bite-size, about ½ inch)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, mix the sliced peppers and onions.
- Add the olive oil and gently mix to coat all the peppers and onions.
- Sprinkle the seasonings and mix until all are combined.
- Place all the vegetables on a cookie sheet and spread into a single layer.
- Slice the sausage into bite-size section and add them to the vegetables. Spread them out over the pan and not in one spot so the vegetables get some flavor from them.
- Cook in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until the sausage internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
- Remove and let cool for a minute or two. Serve and Enjoy!
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