Here’s an easy, flavorful Oven-Baked Sausage and Bell Pepper Tray — one pan, big comfort flavor 🌶️
Oven-Baked Sausage & Bell Peppers
Ingredients
- 1½–2 lb Italian sausage (sweet or hot)
- 3 bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: red pepper flakes, fresh basil, or Parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Line a large sheet pan with foil or parchment.
- Spread peppers and onion on the pan.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Arrange sausages on top of the vegetables.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, turning sausages halfway through.
- For extra browning, broil 2–3 minutes at the end (optional).
Serving Ideas
- On hoagie rolls for sausage & pepper sandwiches
- Over rice or pasta
- With crusty bread and mustard
- Low-carb as-is
Tips
- Prick sausages lightly to release excess fat if very fatty
- Add sliced mushrooms or potatoes for a full meal
- Use pre-cooked sausage to cut bake time to 25 minutes
If you want, I can give you a sheet-pan version with potatoes, chicken sausage swap, or meal-prep instructions.
