Sheet Pan Cajun-Spiced Smoked Sausage and Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

A hearty one-pan meal featuring smoky Cajun-seasoned sausage roasted with colorful bell peppers and onions. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs smoked sausage links, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 pound, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds smoked sausage links
• 1 large, sliced into 1/2-inch strips red bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced into 1/2-inch strips yellow bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced into 1/2-inch strips green bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch strips red onion
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. On a large sheet pan, combine 1 pound sliced smoked sausage, 1 large red bell pepper, 1 large yellow bell pepper, 1 large green bell pepper, and 1 medium red onion all sliced into 1/2-inch strips.
2. Step 2: Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Toss everything thoroughly to coat evenly.
3. Step 3: Spread the sausage and vegetables in a single layer and roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until vegetables are tender and sausage edges are caramelized.
4. Step 4: Remove from oven and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley before serving warm.