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Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner
Quick answer
Roast halved potatoes at 425°F for 10 minutes, then add Italian sausage links, peppers and onion tossed in oil and Italian seasoning and roast 20–25 minutes more, until the sausage hits 160°F.
One pan, one oven, one happy Larry
A sausage sheet pan dinner is sausage and peppers turned into a full meal — protein, vegetables and potatoes roasting together with almost no cleanup.
The high oven heat caramelizes the peppers and onions in the sausage drippings, so it tastes like a lot more work than it is.
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 1½ lb Italian sausage links
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 2 bell peppers, cut into chunks
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning, ½ tsp garlic powder, salt and pepper
- Optional: 2 cups broccoli florets or zucchini chunks
Method
1. Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large sheet pan with foil or parchment.
2. Toss potatoes with half the oil and seasoning and roast alone for 10 minutes — they need a head start.
3. Toss peppers, onion (and broccoli or zucchini) with the remaining oil and seasoning.
4. Add the vegetables and sausage links to the pan in a single layer. Don't crowd it.
5. Roast 20–25 minutes, flipping the sausages halfway, until browned and 160°F inside and the potatoes are crisp.
Easy swaps
- Gnocchi instead of potatoes: add shelf-stable gnocchi with the sausage, no head start needed.
- Sweet potatoes for a sweeter, fall version.
- Chicken sausage: same time, check for 165°F.
- Finish with balsamic glaze, fresh basil or grated Parmesan.
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Common questions
What temperature do you bake sausage on a sheet pan?
425°F works best — hot enough to brown the sausage and crisp the vegetables in about 25 minutes.
How long does sausage take in the oven at 425°F?
About 20–25 minutes for raw Italian links, flipping halfway, until 160°F inside.
Do you need to precook potatoes for a sheet pan dinner?
No, but give halved baby potatoes a 10-minute head start so they finish at the same time as the sausage.
Can I meal prep a sausage sheet pan dinner?
Yes. It keeps 4 days in the fridge; reheat in the oven or air fryer to keep the potatoes crisp.