Description
Ina Garten’s sausage and peppers recipe delivers bold Italian-American comfort on a plate. Home cooks can easily master this hearty dish with simple ingredients and straightforward preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (12 oz / 340 g) precooked Italian chicken or turkey sausage, cut into ½-inch rounds
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into ¼-inch strips
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced into ¼-inch strips
- 1 small yellow onion, sliced into ¼-inch strips
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tsp)
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, plus additional to taste
- 2 tsp (10 ml) red wine vinegar
- Thinly sliced fresh basil (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and non-stick surface.
- Sausage and Vegetable Preparation: Slice sausages into medallions and cut red and yellow bell peppers and onions into uniform strips. Arrange sausages centrally on the baking sheet with vegetables distributed around them.
- Seasoning: Drizzle red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil over the mixture. Sprinkle minced garlic, kosher salt, dried basil, dried oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes evenly across ingredients. Gently toss to ensure complete coating.
- Roasting: Spread ingredients in a single, uncrowded layer to promote caramelization and prevent steaming. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-35 minutes, rotating and stirring midway to ensure even browning.
- Finishing: Check for doneness by verifying tender vegetables, fully cooked sausages, and golden-brown edges. Remove from oven and optionally garnish with fresh basil, parsley, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serving: Present immediately while hot, serving directly from the baking sheet for a rustic and appealing presentation.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Slice sausages and vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and professional-looking results.
- Oil Matters: Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for enhanced flavor and better caramelization of ingredients.
- Space Technique: Spread ingredients in a single layer to achieve crispy edges and prevent steaming, maximizing roasting potential.
- Temperature Precision: Keep oven at consistent 400°F to guarantee perfect browning and proper sausage cooking without burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg