Midwest-Style Italian Sausage and Peppers Sheet Pan Dinner

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

Roasted Italian sausage with vibrant bell peppers and onions cooked on a single sheet pan for an easy, flavorful meal. This Italian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Italian sausage links, red bell pepper, green bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.

Ingredients

• 6 links (about 1.5 lbs) Italian sausage links
• 1 large, sliced into 1/2-inch strips red bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced into 1/2-inch strips green bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch strips yellow onion
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp (optional) crushed red pepper flakes

The sheet pan we’d roast this on → Best Sheet Pans in 2026: Top Picks + Buying Guide

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 1 sliced red bell pepper, 1 sliced green bell pepper, and 1 sliced yellow onion with 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 3 minced garlic cloves in a large bowl.
2. Step 2: Spread the vegetables evenly on a rimmed baking sheet. Nestle 6 Italian sausage links among the vegetables.
3. Step 3: Roast for 25-30 minutes, turning the sausages halfway through, until sausages are browned and cooked through and vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
4. Step 4: Remove from oven, sprinkle with 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes if using, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.