Description
A quick, easy, and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring roasted Italian sausage, bell peppers, and onions on a single sheet pan, finished with a tangy balsamic glaze and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs Italian sausage (mild or hot)
- 3 medium bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced into 1-inch strips
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced into wedges
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into 1-inch strips
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 2–3 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large half-sheet pan (18×13 inches) with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Wash and dry peppers, removing stems and seeds. Slice into 1-inch wide strips. Slice onion into wedges. Slice sausage into 1/2-inch thick rounds or diagonal pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine peppers, onions, and sausage. Drizzle with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared sheet pan in a single layer, ensuring pieces are not crowded to allow for roasting rather than steaming.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Halfway through (at 10 minutes), remove the pan and stir the mixture to ensure even browning.
- Remove the pan from the oven. Drizzle balsamic glaze evenly over the top and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Return to the oven for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh chopped basil. Serve immediately.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the pan, as this causes steaming instead of roasting. If using pre-cooked sausage, reduce cooking time by 5 minutes. For a homemade balsamic glaze, simmer 1 cup balsamic vinegar with 1 tablespoon honey until reduced by half. This recipe is naturally gluten-free if you verify the sausage contains no fillers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 25
Keywords: sheet pan dinner, sausage and peppers, balsamic glaze, weeknight dinner, easy recipes, Italian sausage, roasted vegetables, gluten-free option