One-Pan Baked Italian Sausage with Peppers and Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

A hearty sheet pan dinner featuring savory Italian sausage baked alongside tender potatoes and vibrant bell peppers. This Italian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Italian sausages, baby red potatoes, halved, olive oil 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

• 4 links (about 1 lb) Italian sausages
• 1 lb baby red potatoes, halved
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss 1 lb halved baby red potatoes with 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Arrange 4 Italian sausages evenly on the baking sheet among the potatoes. Bake for 15 minutes.
3. Step 3: Remove the baking sheet and add 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 sliced yellow bell pepper, tossing peppers lightly in the pan juices. Return to oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes until potatoes are tender and sausages are cooked through.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the dish before serving for a fresh finish.