Italian sausage and peppers in the oven are easy, healthy, and versatile! Serve with rice, pasta, as sandwiches, or on their own. One pan!

Ingredients

  • 1 package precooked Italian chicken or turkey sausage cut into 1/2-inch rounds (12 ounces)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper sliced into 1/4-inch strips
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper sliced into 1/4-inch strips
  • 1 small yellow onion sliced into 1/4-inch strips
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves minced (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes plus additional to taste
  • Optional for serving: thinly sliced fresh basil, chopped fresh parsley, freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Sausage and Peppers

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. For easy clean up, line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Arrange the cut sausage, bell peppers, and onions in the center of the pan.
  • Drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then sprinkle with the garlic, salt, basil, oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss to combine, then arrange in a single layer.
  • Bake for 25-35 minutes, until the peppers are as tender as you like, tossing once halfway through. Remove from the oven and serve hot.