Baked Italian Sausage with Roasted Tomatoes and Olives

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A vibrant Mediterranean-inspired dish with succulent sausage roasted alongside sun-ripened tomatoes and briny olives. This Italian recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Italian sausage, cherry tomatoes, olives for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Place 1 pound sliced Italian sausage in a baking dish and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano. Toss to coat evenly.
  2. Step 2: Arrange 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes and 1/2 cup pitted olives around the sausage. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and toss gently.
  3. Step 3: Bake for 25 minutes until sausage is browned and tomatoes are tender, stirring once halfway through cooking.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Baked Italian Sausage with Roasted Tomatoes and Olives take to make?

Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Baked Italian Sausage with Roasted Tomatoes and Olives?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep italian sausage from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Baked Italian Sausage with Roasted Tomatoes and Olives?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Baked Italian Sausage with Roasted Tomatoes and Olives for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Baked Italian Sausage with Roasted Tomatoes and Olives?

Italian italian like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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