Description
A simple, one-pan dinner featuring roasted Italian sausage, bell peppers, and onions finished with a sticky balsamic glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds Italian sausage links (mild or hot)
- 3 large bell peppers (red, yellow, orange), cut into 1-inch strips
- 1 large yellow onion, cut into thick wedges
- 1 medium red onion, cut into thick wedges
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large half-sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Slice bell peppers into 1-inch strips. Cut yellow and red onions into thick wedges, keeping the root end intact. Slice sausage links diagonally into 1-inch pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine peppers, onions, and sausage. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
- Spread ingredients in a single layer on the sheet pan, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until peppers are tender and slightly charred and sausage is cooked through.
- While roasting, mix balsamic glaze and honey in a small bowl. If the glaze is too thick, add a teaspoon of water.
- Remove pan from oven. Brush sausage and veggies generously with the glaze.
- Return to oven for 2-3 minutes to caramelize the glaze, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Transfer to a serving platter, sprinkle with fresh basil and black pepper, and serve immediately.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the pan as this will cause steaming instead of roasting. Always add the balsamic glaze in the last few minutes of cooking to prevent the sugar from burning. For best results, use high-quality sausage with fennel seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the sheet pan
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 22
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