Sheet Pan Sausage and Root Vegetable Roast

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-06 · Updated 2026-07-06

A robust sheet pan meal featuring regional sausage and a medley of root vegetables roasted to caramelized perfection. This american-inspired pork ready in about 50 minutes pairs small, quartered red potatoes, large, cut into wedges red onion, smashed garlic cloves 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 lb, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds regional smoked sausage
• 3 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks carrots
• 2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks parsnips
• 4 small, quartered red potatoes
• 1 large, cut into wedges red onion
• 4 cloves, smashed garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped for garnish fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 3 medium peeled and 1-inch chunked carrots, 2 peeled and chunked parsnips, 4 quartered small red potatoes, 1 large cut red onion, and 4 smashed garlic cloves.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the vegetables with 3 tbsp olive oil, then sprinkle with 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss well to coat all pieces evenly.
4. Step 4: Spread the vegetables in an even layer on the baking sheet. Nestle 1 lb sliced regional smoked sausage rounds evenly among the vegetables.
5. Step 5: Roast in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until vegetables are tender and caramelized and sausage is browned.
6. Step 6: Remove from oven and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.