Sheet Pan Baked Italian Sausage is the best way to make a crowd-pleasing dinner all in one pan with Italian Sausage, Peppers, Onions, and Potatoes plus some delicious seasoning!
Sheet pan baked Italian sausage is a fast, satisfying weeknight dinner that cooks all in one tray. Colorful bell peppers, sliced onion, and diced potatoes roast alongside Italian sausages, seasoned simply with Italian herbs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Ready in about 25 minutes, this meal is easy to customize and naturally adaptable for gluten-free or lower-calorie versions.
Sheet pan dinners save time on prep and cleanup while delivering big flavor. For a lighter variation, try using turkey or chicken sausage with an olive oil spray for the vegetables.
What ingredients do you need for Sheet Pan Baked Italian Sausage?
- Onion (sliced)
- Bell peppers (any color, sliced)
- Potatoes (diced)
- Olive oil
- Italian seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- Italian sausages (sweet, mild, or spicy)
These ingredients are naturally gluten-free, but always check labels and ingredient lists if you need to avoid cross-contamination.
What type of sausage should you use for Baked Italian Sausage?
This recipe works with any Italian sausage—sweet, mild, or spicy. Sweet sausage provides a milder, slightly sweet profile, while spicy sausage adds heat. Choose the variety you and your family prefer.
Tips for Making Sheet Pan Baked Italian Sausage:
- Lower-Calorie Option – Swap in turkey or chicken sausage and use a light spray of olive oil to cut calories without sacrificing flavor.
- Meal Prep – This dish stores well. Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Make it Spicy – Use spicy sausage or sprinkle red pepper flakes over the vegetables for extra heat.
- Swap Vegetables – Feel free to add cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, broccoli, or any vegetables you like. Adjust roasting time as needed for different vegetables.
How do you store leftover Baked Italian Sausage?
Allow leftovers to cool, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. To reheat, warm in an air fryer at 300°F for 3–4 minutes or microwave on a microwave-safe plate for about one minute, or until heated through.
Sheet Pan Baked Italian Sausage is an easy, flavorful one-pan meal for busy evenings—ready in under 30 minutes and versatile enough to suit many tastes.
Sheet Pan Baked Italian Sausage
Ingredients
- 1 Medium Sweet onion, sliced
- 2 Bell peppers, sliced (any color)
- 1 1/2 Pounds Potatoes, diced (about 3 1/2–4 cups)
- 3 Tbsp Olive oil
- 2 Tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 Tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1/2 Tsp Ground black pepper
- 8 Italian sausages (sweet, mild, or spicy)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 425°F.
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Place the sliced onion, bell peppers, and diced potatoes on a large baking sheet. The potatoes can be peeled or left unpeeled.
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Drizzle olive oil evenly over the vegetables and toss with tongs or a spatula until everything is coated. For fewer calories, use an olive oil spray.
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Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper over the vegetables and mix to distribute the seasonings evenly.
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Spread the vegetables in an even layer on the baking sheet and arrange the sausages on top.
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Bake for about 25 minutes, turning the sausages and stirring the vegetables about halfway through to ensure even browning.
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Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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