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Sheet Pan Sausage and Vegetables Easy Dinner Recipe for Busy Nights

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A quick and easy one-pan meal combining savory sausage with colorful roasted vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights and minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound sausage links or patties (Italian, bratwurst, or chicken sausage)
  • 2 medium bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 large zucchini, cut into thick half-moons
  • 1 medium red onion, sliced into wedges
  • 1 pound baby potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Wash and cut the baby potatoes into halves or quarters, slice bell peppers into strips, cut zucchini into thick half-moons, and slice the red onion into wedges. Place all veggies into a large mixing bowl.
  3. Drizzle the vegetables with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then sprinkle with minced garlic, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until veggies are well coated.
  4. Spread the seasoned veggies evenly in a single layer on a rimmed sheet pan, leaving some space in the middle for the sausage.
  5. If using sausage links, slice them in half lengthwise. Toss sausage with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  6. Arrange the sausage pieces in the center of the pan, nestled among the vegetables but not overcrowded.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping the sausage and stirring the veggies halfway through cooking.
  8. Check that the sausage reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) and that potatoes are fork-tender. Roast an additional 5 minutes if needed.
  9. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top and serve straight from the pan.

Notes

For extra crispy potatoes, parboil them for 5 minutes before roasting. Flip sausage and stir veggies halfway through cooking for even browning. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming. Let the sheet pan rest for 5 minutes after baking to let flavors settle. Use gluten-free sausage for a gluten-free meal. Swap potatoes for cauliflower for a low-carb version.

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