Sheet Pan Italian Sausage and Peppers
This Italian sausage and peppers recipe is the definition of a weeknight winner. Just slice up some colorful bell peppers and onions, toss them on a sheet pan with a simple Italian-seasoned olive oil drizzle, nestle in the sausages, and let the oven do the work. In 25 minutes, you’ve got a complete meal with protein, veggies, and so much flavor. The best part? You can serve it a dozen different ways – over pasta, stuffed into hoagie rolls, alongside a salad, or over rice.
This one checks the boxes ✅
I love this recipe because it checks all the boxes I look for in a nutritious meal – protein, produce, carbs for energy, and tons of flavor.
All you need to do is decide how you’re going to serve it – in buns with melty cheese, over pasta or rice, or alongside an Italian chopped salad and garlic bread. It’s…
🍳 Ready in 25 minutes: From prep to plate in less time than delivery takes.
🎨 Colorful & nutritious: Bell peppers bring vitamins and that gorgeous pop of color.
🔥 Hands-off cooking: Just toss everything on one pan and let the oven handle it.
🥖 Endlessly versatile: Serve it on hoagie rolls, over pasta, with rice, or alongside salad.
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly: Even picky eaters will go for sausage, and you can customize heat levels.
🧼 Easy cleanup: One sheet pan means minimal dishes to wash after dinner.
My family loved this one! –Becca
Ingredient Notes
You’ll need some fresh ingredients and pantry staples to bring this one pan sausage and peppers to the table: Italian sausages (mild, hot, or sweet), colorful bell peppers (any variety works), red onion (yellow or white work too), high-quality olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes for heat. Don’t forget to add whatever you’re serving it with – buns, pasta, marinara, etc.
Emily’s Tips & Tricks
- Pro tip: Don’t crowd the pan! This is the single most important thing for success. Spread vegetables in a single layer with breathing room, then nestle sausages on top. If your pan looks too full, use two pans or roast in batches. Crowding traps steam and makes everything soggy instead of beautifully caramelized. Slice your peppers and onions into uniform 1/4-inch strips so everything cooks evenly. And broil for 1-2 minutes at the end to get those gorgeous golden-brown edges on the sausages – just watch closely so they don’t burn!
- Feeding kids without pressure: Serve a small piece of sausage and veggies if it’s a new food and serve with a few sides you know they will eat like milk, fruit, and bread with butter.
- Additions: Top the finished sausages with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella, then pop back under the broiler for 2 minutes for a sausage Parmesan vibe. Or add arugula to hot pan and drizzle with balsamic glaze for a spicy-sweet-tangy finish.
Italian Sausage and Peppers Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sheet Pan
- Cuisine: Italian
Description
This easy Italian sausage and peppers recipe is made on one sheet pan in just 25 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights with endless serving options!
Ingredients
- 3 bell peppers
- 1/2 red onion
- 5 raw (about 20 oz.) Italian sausages (any variety)
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 6 buns
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Slice peppers and onion and place onto a large baking sheet.
- Mix together oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Drizzle over vegetables. Toss to coat vegetables evenly and place Italian sausages over veggies.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. You can broil for 1-2 minutes, 6 inches from broiler to brown sausage a bit.
- Serve with buns or refer to other ideas above, along with marinara sauce, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave until warmed through.
Ingredients: Italian sausages come in mild, sweet, or hot varieties – choose based on your spice preference. You can also use chicken sausage or turkey sausage for a leaner option.
Prep ahead: You can slice the peppers and onions up to 2 days ahead and store them in the fridge. Mix your oil and seasonings ahead of time, too. When you’re ready to cook, just toss everything together and bake.
Serve with: This pairs perfectly with a simple green salad, air fryer broccoli, garlic bread, or a side of pasta. You can also serve it over cauliflower rice for a lighter meal, or stuff it into toasted hoagie rolls for classic sausage and pepper sandwiches.
Serving Suggestions
This meal really just needs a carb to round it out, but you can always add some extra veggies on the side. Here are a few ideas:
- Rice, pasta, garlic bread
- Served in a hoagie bun with melted cheese and marinara
- Broccoli, Italian chopped salad, garbanzo bean salad
More Easy Sheet Pan Meals
If you like this recipe for sausage and peppers, you might also like some of these other sheet pan meals:
- Kielbasa and Pierogies
- Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma
- Sheet Pan Grilled Cheese
- Sheet Pan Baked Kielbasa and Sauerkraut
About the Author
Emily Dingmann is a recipe developer and founder of My Everyday Table, where she helps busy families take the stress out of weeknight dinners. With a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and almost 20 years of experience, Emily specializes in simple, nourishing recipes and weekly meal plans that actually work for everyday life. She’s a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor who believes delicious food and good nutrition go hand in hand.
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My family loved this one!
So glad, Becca! Thanks for sharing your review.
Really easy and delicious!
Yay! So glad, Dawn! It’s a favorite at our house.