Name: Sheet Pan Sausage with Charred Peppers and Garlic Toast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1½ pounds Italian sausage; 3 whole bell peppers; 1 whole yellow onion; 6 cloves garlic; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 4 slices crusty bread

Sheet Pan Sausage with Charred Peppers and Garlic Toast

weeknightitalian-inspiredhearty

10 minPrep25 minCook4Serves

Ingredients

1½ poundsItalian sausage (sweet or hot, as you prefer)
3 wholebell peppers (mix of red, yellow, or orange)
1 wholeyellow onion
6 clovesgarlic
3 tablespoonsolive oil
2 tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar
½ teaspoondried oregano
½ teaspoonsalt
¼ teaspoonblack pepper
4 slicescrusty bread

Prep

01
Slice bell peppers into thick rings or chunks, removing seeds and stems.
02
Cut yellow onion into thick wedges.
03
Mince 6 garlic cloves.

Method

01
Preheat oven to 425°F.
02
Toss peppers, onion, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper on a large sheet pan. Arrange in a single layer and roast for 10 minutes.
03
Remove pan from oven. Push vegetables to the sides and nestle sausages in the center. Drizzle sausages with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
04
Return to oven and roast for 15–18 minutes, until sausages are cooked through (165°F internal temp) and peppers are soft and charred at the edges. Stir vegetables halfway through if you like.
05
While the pan roasts, brush bread slices with a little olive oil and toast in a small skillet or toaster oven until golden and crispy, about 3 minutes.
06
Divide sausages, peppers, and onion among plates. Serve with garlic toast on the side for scooping up juices.

Spice Tips

For warmth and depth, stir in 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes with the oil and vinegar. A splash of red wine or balsamic before roasting adds tanginess. Fresh basil or parsley scattered over at the end brightens the whole dish.