One-Pan Italian Sausage and Roasted Vegetable Bake

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

A rustic Italian dinner baked on one pan with spicy sausage, bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes seasoned with herbs. This italian-inspired pork ready in about 35 minutes pairs Italian sausage links, sliced, olive oil, large red bell pepper, sliced 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

• 1 lb Italian sausage links, sliced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 1 large sliced red bell pepper, 1 large sliced yellow bell pepper, 1 medium zucchini sliced into half-moons, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a large bowl until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Spread the vegetables evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet. Arrange 1 lb sliced Italian sausage links on top.
3. Step 3: Roast in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring vegetables halfway through, until sausage is cooked through and vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
4. Step 4: Remove from oven and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil before serving.