Sausages and autumn vegetables make a fabulous meal that can be easily prepared any night of the week. Use squash, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and pears, or your own favorite combo.
Category:sheet pan meals, sausages, brussels sprouts, pears
Method:Sheet Pan
Ingredients
Scale
6 large fresh sausages (Italian)
1 pound sweet potatoes, diced (3/4-inch cubes)
1 small butternut squash, diced (3/4-inch cubes)
2 pears, diced (Bosc or Anjou are good choices)
12 Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved (or more, as desired)
3 shallots, peeled and cut lengthwise into wedges
2 tablespoons olive oil (or another kind of vegetable oil)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Optional: a few thyme or rosemary sprigs
Instructions
Heat the oven to 425 F.
Oil a large rimmed baking sheet or spray it with cooking spray (you might need 2 baking sheets depending on how many vegetables you use).
Toss the prepared vegetables with a few tablespoons of olive oil and then spread them out in a single layer on the baking sheet. Sprinkle lightly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Arrange the sausages on the baking sheet.
If desired, scatter some fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs over the vegetables.