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Easy Sheet Pan Sausage and Summer Vegetables

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A quick and fuss-free sheet pan meal featuring Italian sausage and a medley of summer vegetables roasted to perfection with crispy sausage skin and tender, caramelized veggies.

Ingredients

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  • Italian sausage links (sweet or spicy)
  • Zucchini, sliced into ¼-inch half-moons
  • Yellow squash, sliced into ¼-inch half-moons
  • Red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
  • Cherry tomatoes, whole
  • Red onion, sliced into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Wash and slice zucchini and yellow squash into ¼-inch half-moons. Cut the red bell pepper into 1-inch strips, slice the red onion into wedges, and leave the cherry tomatoes whole.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the vegetables. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of dried Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss until vegetables are evenly coated.
  4. Arrange the seasoned vegetables on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer, leaving space in the center for the sausage.
  5. Place the Italian sausage links in the center of the pan. Prick gently with a fork if thick, but do not pierce too much.
  6. Drizzle the sausage lightly with olive oil and sprinkle a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired.
  7. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Halfway through (around 15 minutes), use tongs to flip the sausage and stir the vegetables for even roasting and caramelization.
  8. Check for doneness: sausage should reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) with no pink inside; vegetables should be tender with some charred edges.
  9. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
  10. Serve warm directly from the sheet pan.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to prevent steaming; flipping sausage and stirring vegetables halfway through roasting ensures even cooking and caramelization. Use fresh or fully thawed ingredients for best results. If tomatoes burst too early, add them 10 minutes before the end of roasting. For gluten-free, verify sausage ingredients. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days and freeze for up to 2 months.

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