Description
This Baked Italian Sausage and Peppers recipe features tender sausages baked alongside colorful bell peppers and onions, seasoned with Italian herbs and served with marinara sauce, basil, and parmesan cheese. It’s a flavorful and easy oven-baked meal perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 bell peppers (any color) sliced
- 2 white onions sliced
Protein & Dairy
- 1 pound Italian sausage sweet, mild, or hot
- Basil for serving
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Pantry Items
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (omit if seasoning contains salt)
- 1½ cup marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it is hot and ready for roasting the sausage and vegetables.
- Prepare Vegetables and Sausages: Spread the sliced bell peppers and onions on a large sheet pan. Toss with olive oil, Italian seasoning, and kosher salt. Nestle the Italian sausages among the vegetables for even cooking.
- Initial Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the tray, flip the sausages, and stir the peppers and onions to promote even browning and prevent burning.
- Finish Cooking with Sauce: Pour the marinara sauce into an oven-safe bowl and place it in the oven along with the sheet pan. Continue baking for an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until the sausages are thoroughly cooked.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve topped with fresh basil and grated parmesan cheese for added flavor and garnish.
Notes
- Use any color bell peppers based on your preference or what you have available.
- If your Italian seasoning blend contains salt, omit the kosher salt to avoid oversalting.
- Marinara sauce can be served warm for dipping or poured over the sausages and peppers when serving.
- For extra heat, opt for hot Italian sausage instead of sweet or mild.
- Leftover sausages and vegetables can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
