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Easy Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers Recipe for Perfect Meal Prep

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A simple, flavorful sheet pan recipe combining Italian sausage and colorful bell peppers, perfect for quick meal prep and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild links)
  • 3 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, and green), cored and sliced into 1-inch strips
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced into wedges
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Slice the Italian sausage into 1-inch pieces.
  3. Core and seed the bell peppers, then cut into 1-inch wide strips. Peel and slice the onion into wedges.
  4. Spread the sausage pieces, bell peppers, and onions evenly on a large rimmed sheet pan, leaving some space to avoid overcrowding.
  5. Drizzle olive oil over the sausage and veggies. Sprinkle garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes over everything.
  6. Toss gently with tongs or hands to coat everything evenly with oil and spices.
  7. Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  8. At 12-13 minutes, carefully toss the sausage and vegetables to promote even browning and return to the oven immediately.
  9. After 25 minutes, check that the sausage is cooked through (internal temperature 160°F/71°C) and the peppers are tender with caramelized edges. Broil for 2-3 minutes if more color is desired, watching closely to avoid burning.
  10. Let the pan cool for 5 minutes, then sprinkle fresh parsley over the top before serving or packing for meal prep.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming instead of roasting. Use high heat (425°F) for caramelized edges. Toss halfway through cooking for even browning. If sausage is thicker or raw pork-based, add 5-7 minutes to cooking time. Peppers may release water; tilt pan carefully when serving to avoid sogginess. For gluten-free, check sausage labels carefully. This recipe is naturally dairy-free.

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Keywords: sheet pan, sausage and peppers, meal prep, easy dinner, Italian sausage, roasted vegetables, quick recipe

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