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Crispy Sheet Pan Sausage and Vegetable Bake

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A simple, hearty sheet pan meal featuring caramelized Italian sausage and perfectly roasted vegetables with crispy edges, ideal for quick and fuss-free dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage links (sweet or spicy)
  • 1 pound baby potatoes, halved or quartered (Yukon Gold or red potatoes)
  • 2 medium bell peppers, sliced into strips (any color)
  • 1 medium zucchini, cut into thick half-moons
  • 1 medium red onion, sliced into wedges
  • 4 garlic cloves, smashed or minced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1–2 teaspoons fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped (or dried)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Wash and cut the baby potatoes in halves or quarters, slice the bell peppers into strips, halve the zucchini lengthwise then slice into thick half-moons, and cut the red onion into wedges. Smash or mince the garlic cloves.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the potatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, onion, and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle rosemary (or thyme), smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss everything until evenly coated.
  4. Spread the vegetables out in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Leave some space for the sausage links.
  5. Nestle the Italian sausage links among the vegetables. Optionally, slice the sausages into 1-inch pieces for quicker cooking and more crispy edges.
  6. Place the pan in the oven and roast for 25 minutes.
  7. Use tongs or a spatula to flip the sausages and stir the vegetables to promote even browning and caramelization.
  8. Continue roasting for another 10-15 minutes, or until the sausage is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F/71°C) and the vegetables are tender with crispy edges.
  9. Give everything one last toss to mix the flavors. For extra crispiness, broil for 2-3 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
  10. Serve warm, plating the sausage and vegetables together.

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure vegetables roast instead of steam. Flip sausages and vegetables halfway through cooking for even browning. Do not pierce sausage skin to keep juices locked in. Use smaller potato pieces to speed cooking and improve crispiness. Let sausage rest a few minutes after baking for juicier bites. For extra crispiness, broil 2-3 minutes at the end, watching carefully.

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