Sheet Pan Sausages and Peppers
Italian sausages roast with sweet peppers, tomatoes, and shallots for an easy, flavorful sheet pan dinner.
This easy sheet pan sausages and peppers recipe delivers big flavor with almost no effort. Italian sausages roast alongside sweet peppers, tomatoes, and shallots, creating a colorful mix that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. The simple seasoning blend gives the vegetables a savory boost while the sausages turn juicy and golden.
It’s a versatile recipe you can enjoy as a full meal with crusty bread or toss into hoagie rolls for sausage and pepper subs. Add a drizzle of marinara sauce, and you have a comforting, quick dinner any night of the week.
What You’ll Like About This Dish
Fast and fuss-free. Everything roasts on one sheet pan for minimal prep and cleanup.
Full of Italian flavor. Sweet peppers, tomatoes, and herbs complement the sausages perfectly.
Great for subs. Pile into rolls with marinara for an easy sandwich night.
Ingredient Notes
- Cherry or grape tomatoes: Roast down into sweet, juicy bites; halve if preferred.
- Mini sweet peppers: Colorful and quick-roasting when cut into strips.
- Shallots: Add mild sweetness and soften beautifully in the oven.
- Olive oil: Helps the vegetables caramelize on the pan.
- Italian sausages: Use mild or hot, depending on your preference.
- Oregano & garlic powder: Simple seasonings that add savory flavor.
- Salt and pepper: Essential for balancing sweetness and seasoning the vegetables.
Steps to Make Sheet Pan Sausages and Peppers
- Preheat the oven and arrange the tomatoes, peppers, and shallots on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and toss lightly.
- Place the sausages on the baking sheet with the vegetables.
- Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic powder.
- Roast until the sausages are cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Broil briefly if you prefer a bit of char on the vegetables.
Tips for Sheet Pan Sausages and Peppers
- Use two baking sheets if the vegetables overcrowd; proper spacing helps everything brown.
- Cut the peppers into even strips so they roast at the same rate.
- Add a splash of balsamic vinegar before roasting for extra depth.
- For subs, slice the sausages after roasting and toss with the vegetables before serving.
Recipe Variations
- Hot Italian version. Swap in spicy sausages for extra heat.
- Balsamic glaze. Drizzle a little balsamic reduction over the finished dish.
- Add onions. Replace or supplement the shallots with sliced red or yellow onion.
- Tomato-rich. Add a handful of crushed canned tomatoes before roasting.
- Herb-forward. Add basil or parsley after roasting for freshness.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with crusty bread or garlic bread to soak up the juices.
- Pair with a green salad or simple roasted potatoes.
- Add the sausages and peppers to rolls for hearty subs.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil for brightness.
How to Store Sheet Pan Sausages and Peppers
Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
Freeze: Freeze the cooked sausages separately from the vegetables for up to 2 months.
Reheat: Rewarm in a 350°F oven or in a skillet until heated through.
Sheet Pan Sausages and Peppers
Ingredients
- 24 cherry tomatoes, or grape tomatoes, whole or halved
- 3 bell peppers, or 12 to14 mini peppers, stems and seeds removed, sliced
- 2 shallots, peeled and cut into small wedges
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 Italian sausages
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dry oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 F.
- Arrange the tomatoes, mini sweet peppers, and shallots on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables.
- Arrange the sausages on the baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and oregano and garlic powder.
- Roast the sausages and vegetables for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the sausages reach the minimum safe temperature of 160 F.
- If desired, broil for a few minutes longer to char the vegetables.
Nutrition
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
