Save A hearty and colorful one-pan meal featuring roasted sausages, sweet bell peppers, onions, and golden potatoes—perfect for busy weeknights.
I first made this meal on a busy Wednesday when I wanted something filling but effortless. The aroma of roasting sausage and veggies brought everyone to the kitchen long before dinner was ready.
Ingredients
- Italian sausages: 4 (mild or spicy, about 400 g/14 oz total)
- Baby potatoes: 500 g (1 lb), halved
- Bell peppers: 2 (red, yellow, or orange), sliced into strips
- Red onion: 1 large, sliced into wedges
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Olive oil: 3 tbsp
- Dried oregano: 1 tsp
- Dried thyme: 1 tsp
- Smoked paprika: ½ tsp
- Salt: ¾ tsp, or to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: ½ tsp
- Red pepper flakes: Pinch (optional)
- Fresh parsley: 2 tbsp, chopped (optional for garnish)
- Lemon wedges: for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prep oven and pan:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Use a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Toss vegetables:
- In a mixing bowl, toss potatoes, bell peppers, and red onion with olive oil, garlic, oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using until evenly coated.
- Arrange ingredients:
- Spread vegetables evenly on the baking sheet. Nestle sausages among the vegetables.
- Roast:
- Roast in the oven for 35 minutes, flipping sausages and stirring vegetables halfway, until potatoes are golden and fork-tender and sausages are cooked through (internal temperature 160°F/71°C).
- Rest and garnish:
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Save This is our go-to family meal whenever everyone is craving something hearty without a lot of extra work. Kids love helping arrange the veggies and sausages on the pan.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with crusty bread or over rice to make the meal even more satisfying. A simple green salad pairs well for a lighter touch.
Ingredient Tips
You can easily add zucchini or cherry tomatoes for extra color and flavor. Substitute chicken or turkey sausage as needed for dietary preferences.
Nutrition Facts
Each serving contains approximately 430 calories, 27 g fat, 29 g carbohydrates, and 18 g protein.
Save This meal is quick to prep, feeds a crowd, and makes leftovers that reheat beautifully—just what busy evenings call for.
Recipe Help & Answers
- → Can I use different sausages for this dish?
Yes, chicken or turkey sausages can be substituted for a lighter option without compromising flavor.
- → How do I ensure the potatoes cook evenly?
Halve baby potatoes and toss them thoroughly in oil and seasonings to promote even roasting and tenderness.
- → What can I add to increase the vegetable content?
Zucchini or cherry tomatoes can be added during the last 15 minutes of roasting for extra color and nutrients.
- → How should I serve this dish?
Serve directly from the pan with an optional sprinkle of fresh parsley and lemon wedges; crusty bread or rice pairs well for a heartier meal.
- → What temperature is ideal for roasting this meal?
Roast at 425°F (220°C) to achieve golden potatoes and fully cooked sausages with a delicious caramelized finish.