Sausage and Pepper Sheet Pan Dinner
This Sausage and Pepper Sheet Pan Dinner is an easy way to create a delicious dinner in no time. Plus, theres only one pan to clean when youre done eating. Youre going to love this recipe.
This Sausage and Pepper Sheet Pan Dinner is an easy way to create a delicious dinner in no time. Plus, theres only one pan to clean when youre done eating. Youre going to love this recipe.
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
- 1 package (12 ounces) precooked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch
- 2 medium red or yellow bell peppers (sliced)
- 6 green onions (cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 1-2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups sugar snap peas
- 1 teaspoon morton coarse kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated black pepper
- freshly grated parmesan cheese to garnish
- Carbohydrate 4.19824500250506 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.22133750004537 g
- Fiber 1.4406999826309 g
- Protein 1.23293000039755 g
- Saturated Fat 0.0357412500028531 g
- Serving Size 1 1 people (34g)
- Sodium 3.57450000397146 mg
- Sugar 2.75754501987417 g
- Trans Fat 0.0337275000081408 g
- Calories 22 calories
Step-by-step
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place the sausage, bell peppers, green onions, cherry tomatoes, and sugar snap peas on a shallow pan and drizzle them with extra virgin olive oil.
- Next, sprinkle with paprika, onion flakes, parsley, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Toss to combine and arrange in a single layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Once roasted to your liking, remove from the oven and sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately.
Swapping Fresh Versus Preserved Alliums
Exchanging dried onion flakes for fresh shallots or yellow onions alters moisture release during roasting. Dried flakes add savory depth without contributing water, whereas fresh alliums release liquid that can steam the surrounding peppers rather than charring them. When using fresh alternatives, slice them thickly so they withstand 35 minutes of high heat without burning.
Managing Pan Density For Optimal Browning
Crowding the baking sheet forces vegetables to sweat instead of caramelizing. Distribute the sausage and produce across a rimmed half-sheet pan in a sparse single layer, leaving small gaps between pieces to allow steam to escape freely. If the cherry tomatoes begin to burst too early, pull them aside or add them midway through the cooking time.
Storage And Reheating Behavior
Leftovers keep sealed in the refrigerator for up to three days, though sugar snap peas will lose their crisp bite upon storage. Reheating is best performed in a 375 degrees F oven for 10 minutes rather than a microwave, which turns the sausage casing rubbery and makes the bell peppers waterlogged.
