Sausage, Peppers, Onions, and Potatoes — The Ultimate One-Pan Meal

There’s nothing quite like a one-pan meal that’s loaded with flavor, comforting, and easy to make. This classic combination of Italian sausage, sweet bell peppers, caramelized onions, and golden potatoes is the ultimate weeknight dinner. Everything roasts together in the oven, filling your kitchen with an irresistible aroma and delivering a dish that’s perfectly balanced—savory, smoky, and slightly sweet. Best of all, it requires minimal prep and cleanup, making it a go-to recipe you’ll return to again and again.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs Italian sausage (sweet or hot, cut into 2-inch pieces)

  • 4 medium potatoes (russet or Yukon gold), diced into bite-sized chunks

  • 2 bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), sliced

  • 1 large onion, sliced

  • 3 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • ½ tsp dried oregano

  • ½ tsp dried thyme

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

  2. Prepare the vegetables: In a large bowl, toss the diced potatoes, sliced peppers, and onions with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

  3. Assemble the pan: Spread the seasoned vegetables evenly across the baking sheet. Nestle the sausage pieces on top so the juices flavor the veggies as they roast.

  4. Roast: Place the pan in the oven and roast for 40–45 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the potatoes are tender and golden brown and the sausage is cooked through.

  5. Finish and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot straight from the pan.

This dish pairs beautifully with a simple green salad, crusty bread, or even a side of rice. It’s rustic, filling, and satisfying — a true one-pan wonder.


Would you like me to also give you a variation using smoked sausage or chorizo for an extra flavor kick?

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