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Quick Crispy Sheet Pan Sausage with Peppers and Summer Squash

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A simple, fast, and flavorful sheet pan meal featuring crispy Italian sausage, roasted bell peppers, and tender summer squash, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage links (sweet or spicy)
  • 2 medium red bell peppers, sliced into strips
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 2 medium summer squash (zucchini or yellow squash), sliced into ½-inch thick rounds
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, a pinch)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line your sheet pan with parchment paper if using.
  2. Slice the bell peppers into thin strips about ½-inch wide. Cut the summer squash into rounds roughly ½-inch thick.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the sliced vegetables with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper until well coated.
  4. Place the sausage links on the sheet pan first, spacing them out. Scatter the seasoned veggies around the sausages without overcrowding.
  5. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes. Halfway through (around 10 minutes), flip the sausages and gently toss the veggies to promote even browning.
  6. Check for doneness: sausage should be browned and cooked through (internal temperature 160°F or 71°C), and veggies tender with crispy edges.
  7. Optional: Broil for 2-3 minutes at the end for extra crispiness, watching closely to avoid burning.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use high heat (425°F) to achieve crispy edges. Do not overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming. Flip sausages and toss veggies halfway through cooking for even browning. Broil briefly at the end for extra crispiness if desired. Sausage with natural casings crisps better. For thicker sausages, slice into rounds before roasting to speed cooking and increase crispiness. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in a skillet or toaster oven to maintain texture.

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