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Easy Sheet Pan Sausage Peppers and Potatoes Recipe with Italian Herbs for Perfect Weeknight Dinner

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A quick and easy sheet pan meal combining Italian sausage, bell peppers, and potatoes roasted with Italian herbs for a flavorful and comforting weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
  • 2 medium bell peppers, sliced into strips (mixed colors recommended)
  • 1.5 pounds (700g) Yukon gold or red potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Italian herb blend (dried oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Wash and cut potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Toss in a mixing bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon Italian herb blend, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread potatoes evenly on a rimmed sheet pan and roast for 15 minutes.
  4. While potatoes roast, slice Italian sausage into 1-inch pieces, cut bell peppers into strips, and mince garlic.
  5. In the mixing bowl, combine sausage, peppers, garlic, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon Italian herbs, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Toss to coat evenly.
  6. Remove sheet pan from oven and add sausage and pepper mixture, spreading everything in a single layer.
  7. Return to oven and roast for another 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until sausage is browned and cooked through, peppers are tender, and potatoes are crisp on edges.
  8. Check potatoes for doneness by piercing with a fork; they should be soft inside with a crispy outside. Roast a few extra minutes if needed.
  9. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  10. Serve directly from the pan or transfer to a platter. Garnish with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan if desired.

Notes

If sausage is fatty, drain excess grease halfway through cooking to avoid soggy potatoes. Toss ingredients halfway through roasting for even browning. Use a rimmed sheet pan or line with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Let sausage rest after roasting to keep it juicy. Variations include swapping sausage for chickpeas or tofu for vegetarian options, or using sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes.

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Keywords: sheet pan dinner, sausage recipe, roasted potatoes, bell peppers, Italian herbs, easy weeknight meal, one pan meal

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