Description
A flavorful and easy sheet pan dinner featuring crispy Italian sausage and caramelized bell peppers coated in a sticky, sweet-tangy balsamic glaze. This one-pan meal is perfect for weeknights and requires minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds Italian sausage (sweet or spicy, fresh links)
- 3 large bell peppers (red, yellow, orange), sliced into 1-inch strips
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced into thick wedges
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Slice the bell peppers into 1-inch strips and the onion into thick wedges. If using fresh sausage, remove from casings and break into large chunks, or leave links whole.
- In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, dark brown sugar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper until the sugar begins to dissolve.
- Place the sausage and vegetables on the prepared sheet pan. Drizzle half of the glaze over the mixture and toss to coat evenly. Spread in a single layer.
- Roast for 20 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven and brush the remaining glaze over the sausage and vegetables. Return to the oven and roast for another 15 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow the glaze to thicken.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve immediately.
Notes
Do not crowd the pan to ensure roasting instead of steaming. Use fresh sausage for better texture and flavor. The glaze should be applied in two stages to prevent burning. If the glaze gets too dark in the last 5 minutes, cover loosely with foil. Let the dish rest before serving to allow the sauce to thicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the sheet pan
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 25
Keywords: sheet pan dinner, sausage and peppers, balsamic glaze, easy weeknight dinner, Italian recipe, one pan meal, sticky glaze