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Easy $5 Sheet Pan Sausage and Vegetables Meal Perfect for Quick Dinners

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A quick and easy sheet pan meal featuring sausage and a variety of roasted vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe is flexible, affordable, and delivers satisfying, caramelized flavors with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound sausage links (smoked or Italian, pre-cooked or raw)
  • 2 medium bell peppers (any color), sliced into strips
  • 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into thick rounds or half-moons
  • 1 cup baby potatoes (about 150g), halved (Yukon gold or red potatoes)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (or mix of oregano, basil, thyme)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Wash and cut the bell peppers into strips, slice the zucchini into rounds, halve the baby potatoes, and cut the red onion into wedges, keeping pieces fairly uniform.
  3. Slice the sausage links into roughly 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces. If using raw sausage, you can leave them whole, but sliced cooks faster and caramelizes better.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sausage pieces and all the chopped vegetables. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss until well coated.
  5. Spread the mixture out in a single layer on a prepared sheet pan lined with parchment paper or foil (optional). Avoid overcrowding.
  6. Place the sheet pan in the oven and roast for about 20-25 minutes, flipping the sausage and stirring the veggies halfway through for even browning.
  7. Check for doneness: sausages should be browned and cooked through (internal temperature around 160°F/71°C if raw), and potatoes tender when poked with a fork.
  8. Optional: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming the vegetables. Cut vegetables uniformly for even cooking. Flip and toss halfway through roasting for even browning. For extra crispness, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end, watching closely. You can swap vegetables seasonally or use plant-based sausage for a vegetarian version. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat best in a skillet or oven to maintain texture.

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