Italian Sausage and Peppers

This is one of those easy dinners that looks like you tried way harder than you did.

Okay so, this is one of those dinners I throw together when I forgot to thaw the chicken.

Again.

Thank goodness Italian sausage and peppers is just so easy!

And it smells SO GOOD, like you’re actually doing something impressive even if you’re just tossing everything in a pan while the cat knocks something off the counter.

You can serve it over rice, pasta, mashed potatoes or whatever needs using up.

I usually go with mild sausage but spicy works if that’s your thing.

It’s one of those meals that makes you feel like you cooked without really cooking, you know?

And if you line your pan with foil, clean-up is a total non-issue.

Ingredients For Italian Sausage and Peppers

Here’s what you need to make Italian sausage and peppers:

• Italian sausage – Mild or hot both work. Just make sure they’re uncooked so they roast properly.
• Bell peppers – Any combo of red, yellow, or green. Slice into strips so they cook evenly.
• Onion – Thin slices help it soften and caramelize a bit.
• Olive oil – Just enough to coat everything and keep it from sticking.
• Garlic powder – No chopping needed. Adds that mellow garlic flavor.
• Dried oregano – Brings a little Italian flavor to the party.
• Salt – Start light and adjust later.
• Black pepper – A few good twists to balance the sweetness of the peppers.

How to Make Italian Sausage and Peppers in the Oven

Ready to throw it all together? Here’s how you make it:

1. Preheat The Oven

Set it to 400°F. If your oven takes forever like mine, do this before you even pull stuff out of the fridge.

2. Slice The Veggies

Cut the peppers into strips and the onion nice and thin. Doesn’t have to be perfect—just not giant chunks that’ll stay crunchy forever.

3. Toss Everything On A Sheet Pan

Grab a big one. Throw on the sausage, peppers, and onion, then drizzle with olive oil and all the seasonings. I just eyeball it.

4. Mix It All Together

Use your hands or tongs, whichever’s clean. Just get everything coated so it roasts up all golden and tasty.

5. Bake For 25–30 Minutes

Pop it in the oven and flip the sausages halfway through. Keep an eye on the veggies—edges should start to brown a bit.

6. Broil If You Want A Bit More Color

Totally optional, but if you like that roasted look, broil it for 2–3 minutes at the end. Just don’t walk away.

7. Serve However You Want

Over rice, with pasta, or stuffed in a bun. I’ve even just scooped it straight onto a plate when I couldn’t be bothered.

What Else Can You Do With Italian Sausage and Pepper?

This is one of those meals that works in a bunch of different ways, even the leftovers!

If you’ve got extra (or just want to switch it up), here are some easy ideas that don’t need a full recipe:

• Add tomato sauce and serve over spaghetti
• Stuff it into hoagie rolls with melted provolone
• Chop everything up and make a breakfast hash with potatoes and eggs
• Toss it with cooked pasta and a splash of cream
• Mix into scrambled eggs or a frittata
• Use it as a pizza topping with extra cheese
• Spoon over polenta or mashed potatoes
• Wrap in a tortilla for a quick sausage-and-pepper wrap

Once it’s cooked, you can kind of do whatever you want with it!

Yummy Italian Sausage and Peppers

I hope you try this recipe out for your next dinner! My family loves it and it’s perfect for spring and summer!