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Easy Crispy Sheet Pan Italian Sausage and Veggies

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A quick and easy sheet pan meal featuring crispy Italian sausage and roasted vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • Italian sausage links (sweet, mild, or spicy) – about 4 links
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 medium zucchini, cut into half-moons
  • 1 medium red onion, sliced into wedges
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, whole or halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (blend of dried basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Wash and slice bell peppers into strips, zucchini into half-moons, red onion into wedges, and halve the cherry tomatoes if desired. Place all veggies in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Toss the veggies with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange the veggies on one half of a rimmed 18×13-inch baking sheet in a single layer.
  5. Slice the Italian sausage links into 1-inch pieces or leave whole if preferred. Place them on the other half of the baking sheet, spacing out the pieces.
  6. Optionally, sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes over the sausage for heat.
  7. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes. At the halfway point (around 10 minutes), use tongs to flip the sausage pieces and stir the veggies for even browning.
  8. Check that the sausage is cooked through (internal temperature of 160°F/71°C) and has a golden, crispy exterior. Veggies should be tender with browned edges.
  9. If needed, roast for an additional 5 minutes to achieve desired crispiness.
  10. Remove from oven and let rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep an eye on the sausage early to avoid overcooking. If cherry tomatoes burst too early, move them to the edges of the pan. Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure crispiness. For extra flavor, toss veggies with balsamic vinegar before roasting or sprinkle fresh parsley before serving. Leftovers reheat well in a skillet or oven.

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