Sheet Pan Spicy Smoked Sausage and Peppers

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-11 · Updated 2026-07-11

A vibrant, smoky sheet pan dinner featuring spicy smoked sausage roasted alongside colorful bell peppers and onions for an effortless weeknight meal. This american-inspired sheet pan ready in about 35 minutes pairs olive oil, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 smoked sausage links
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch strips yellow bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch strips green bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced into thin wedges red onion
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped, for garnish fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb sliced smoked sausage, 1 medium red bell pepper sliced into 1/2-inch strips, 1 medium yellow bell pepper sliced into 1/2-inch strips, 1 medium green bell pepper sliced into 1/2-inch strips, and 1 large red onion sliced into thin wedges.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the vegetables and sausage with 3 tbsp olive oil, then sprinkle 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper over the mixture. Toss everything thoroughly until evenly coated.
4. Step 4: Spread the mixture out in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan, ensuring the sausage and vegetables are not overcrowded.
5. Step 5: Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized and the sausage edges are crisp.
6. Step 6: Remove from the oven and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving warm.