Save A hearty, no-fuss sheet-pan meal featuring juicy sausages, crisp-tender broccoli, and sweet bell peppers, all roasted to perfection for a rustic family dinner.
I often turn to this simple rustic sheet-pan meal when I need a quick and satisfying dinner that my family enjoys.
Ingredients
- Italian sausages: 4 (pork, chicken, or turkey about 400 g total)
- Broccoli: 1 large head cut into florets about 300 g
- Bell peppers: 2 (one red one yellow sliced)
- Red onion: 1 small sliced
- Olive oil: 3 tbsp
- Garlic: 2 cloves minced
- Dried oregano: 1 tsp
- Smoked paprika: ½ tsp
- Salt: ½ tsp
- Black pepper: ¼ tsp freshly ground
- Chili flakes: Pinch optional
- Fresh parsley: chopped optional
- Lemon wedges: optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Toss vegetables:
- In a large bowl toss broccoli bell peppers and onion with olive oil garlic oregano paprika salt pepper and chili flakes until evenly coated.
- Arrange on pan:
- Spread the vegetables on the prepared sheet pan in a single layer. Nestle the sausages among the vegetables.
- Roast:
- Roast for 25 30 minutes tossing vegetables halfway until sausages are cooked through (internal temperature 160°F 71°C) and vegetables are lightly browned and tender.
- Broil (optional):
- Broil for 2 minutes for extra caramelization.
- Rest and serve:
- Let rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Save This dish always brings us together around the table for a warm family meal.
Required Tools
Large sheet pan parchment paper mixing bowl chefs knife cutting board tongs
Allergen Information
Contains possible gluten (depending on sausage) possible soy (in some sausages) Double-check sausage labels for gluten soy or other allergens if sensitive.
Nutritional Information
Calories 410 Total Fat 29 g Carbohydrates 17 g Protein 21 g per serving
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This sheet-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights and can be customized to suit your taste.
Recipe FAQs
- → Can I substitute the sausages with a plant-based alternative?
Yes, plant-based sausages can be used. Adjust cooking time to ensure they are heated through properly without drying out.
- → What vegetables can replace broccoli in this dish?
Cauliflower or green beans make great substitutions, maintaining similar textures and flavors when roasted.
- → How do I achieve extra caramelization on the vegetables and sausage?
After roasting, broil the sheet pan for 2 minutes to enhance browning and add a deeper flavor profile.
- → Is this meal suitable for gluten-free diets?
Yes, when using gluten-free sausages and checking all ingredients carefully, the meal can be gluten-free.
- → What sides complement this hearty sheet-pan dish?
Serve with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread to complete the meal, and consider pairing with a crisp dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc.