Sheet Pan Sausages With Autumn Vegetables
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.
Ingredients
- Butter, oil, or cooking spray for the pan
- 1 pound sweet potatoes, diced (3/4-inch cubes)
- 1 small butternut squash, diced (3/4-inch cubes)
- 12 Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved (or more, as desired)
- 3 shallots, peeled and cut lengthwise into wedges
- 2 pears, diced (Bosc or Anjou are good choices)
- 2 tbsp olive oil, or another kind of vegetable oil
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 to 6 Italian sausages, mild
- Thyme or rosemary sprigs (optional)
- Thyme leaves or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan and Oven. 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).Butter, oil, or cooking spray for the pan
- Toss and Season. Toss the prepared vegetables and pears with 2 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.1 pound sweet potatoes | 1 small butternut squash | 12 Brussels sprouts | 3 shallots | 2 pears | 2 tbsp olive oil | Kosher salt | Freshly ground black pepper
- Arrange the sausages on the baking sheet amongst the vegetables. If desired, scatter some fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs over the vegetables.4 to 6 Italian sausages | Thyme or rosemary sprigs (optional)
- Roast. Transfer the sheet pan to the oven and roast for 25 minutes, or until the sausages are cooked through (browned and no longer pink in the center) and the vegetables are tender and lightly browned. For most pork sausages, the minimum safe temperature is 160°F. If you’re using chicken or turkey Italian sausages, cook to 165°F.
- Serve. Serve the sausages on the roasted vegetables with a garnish of thyme leaves or parsley.Thyme leaves or parsley (optional)
Nutrition
Calories: 720kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 22gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 906mgPotassium: 1713mgFiber: 13gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 36472IUVitamin C: 98mgCalcium: 183mgIron: 5mg
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.
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