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Easy Crispy Sheet Pan Italian Sausage Dinner

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A quick and easy sheet pan dinner featuring crispy Italian sausage, roasted baby potatoes, bell peppers, and red onions. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage links (sweet or spicy)
  • 1 pound baby potatoes, halved (Yukon Gold or red potatoes)
  • 2 medium bell peppers, mixed colors (red, yellow, green), sliced into strips
  • 1 large red onion, cut into thick wedges
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme mix)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes, sliced bell peppers, and red onion wedges with olive oil, minced garlic, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well coated.
  3. Spread the veggies out evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet, leaving space for the sausages.
  4. Place the Italian sausage links on the pan, ensuring they are not crowded.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes.
  6. Use tongs to turn the sausages and toss the veggies to promote even browning.
  7. Return to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes until sausages are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 160°F/71°C) and potatoes are tender.
  8. Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes at the end for extra crispiness, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  9. Let the pan cool slightly and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming the veggies. Use a meat thermometer to ensure sausages reach 160°F (71°C). For extra crispiness, broil briefly at the end. Leftovers reheat best in the oven or skillet to maintain texture. Can substitute sweet potatoes for baby potatoes or use plant-based sausage for a vegetarian version.

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