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Some recipes stick with you for a lifetime.
This easy Sheet Pan Sausage, Peppers and Potatoes is one of those recipes for me. My mom made it regularly when I was growing up—long before anyone called them “sheet pan dinners.”
She learned it from her Italian-American sister-in-law back in the 1960s, and it quickly became a family favorite. Chunks of sausage, potatoes, peppers, and onions are tossed with olive oil and simple seasonings, then roasted until everything is tender, caramelized, and delicious.
It’s the kind of meal that proves simple ingredients are often all you need.
Best of all, everything cooks together in one pan, making cleanup almost as easy as the preparation.
Table of Contents
- Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- ngredients & Substitutions
- How Many Calories and WW Points?
- How to Make Sheet Pan Sausage, Peppers and Potatoes
- Recipe Notes
- Easy Variations
- What to Serve with Sausage and Peppers
- Sheet Pan Sausage, Peppers and Potatoes Recipe
- Frequently Asked Questions
- A Family Favorite That Never Gets Old
- More Easy One-Pan and Sausage Dinners You’ll Love
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy one-pan dinner
- Family-friendly comfort food
- Minimal prep work
- Great for busy weeknights
- Naturally gluten-free
- Easy to customize
- Perfect for meal prep
- WW-friendly
ngredients & Substitutions
Italian Sausage
I often use turkey or chicken Italian sausage to keep things lighter, but traditional pork sausage works beautifully too. Sweet, hot, or a combination of both are all delicious.
Potatoes
Russet potatoes work well, but Yukon Gold or red potatoes are excellent substitutes.
Bell Peppers
Use any color you like. A mix of red, yellow, and orange peppers creates a colorful presentation.
Onions
Yellow onions are my usual choice, but sweet onions or red onions work well too.
Garlic (Optional)
Adds extra flavor but can be omitted if preferred.
Olive Oil
Helps everything roast and caramelize beautifully.
Oregano
A classic Italian seasoning that complements the sausage perfectly.
Salt and Pepper
Season to taste.
How Many Calories and WW Points?
According to my calculations, each serving has about 338 calories and 5 WW Points.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
9 PointsPlus (Old plan)
How to Make Sheet Pan Sausage, Peppers and Potatoes
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Heat the oven to 450F degrees.
Line a large rimmed sheet pan or roasting pan with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
Step 2: Prepare the Ingredients
Place the sausage pieces, potatoes, peppers, onions, and garlic (if using) on the sheet pan.
Step 3: Season
Drizzle with olive oil.
Sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper.
Toss everything together until evenly coated.
Spread the mixture into a single layer.
Step 4: Roast
Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring every 20 minutes or so.
The dish is ready when the potatoes are tender and the sausage is browned.
Step 5: Serve
Serve hot with crusty bread, a simple green salad, or all by itself.
Recipe Notes
The key to good sheet pan dinners is avoiding overcrowding. If the pan is too full, the vegetables will steam instead of roast.
For extra browning, make sure everything is spread into a single layer.
If your vegetables finish before the potatoes, simply remove them and continue cooking the potatoes until tender.
Easy Variations
Add Chicken
This variation comes directly from my family’s recipe collection.
Add:
- 1 whole chicken (2½ to 3½ pounds), cut into pieces
- 6 canned Italian plum tomatoes, crushed with their juice
Roast alongside the sausage and vegetables for about 1 hour, until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
Add More Vegetables
Try adding:
- Mushrooms
- Zucchini
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cherry tomatoes
Make It Spicy
Use hot Italian sausage and add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
Herb Lovers Version
Add fresh rosemary, thyme, or parsley before serving.
What to Serve with Sausage and Peppers
This hearty meal is satisfying on its own, but it pairs well with:
- Simple green salad
- Caesar salad
- Steamed green beans
- Roasted broccoli
- Crusty Italian bread
- Fresh fruit
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Sheet Pan Sausage, Peppers and Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian turkey sausage, hot, sweet, or mixed, each cut crosswise into 3 chunks
- 2 large baking potatoes, peeled and each cut into 8 pieces
- 2 large bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch strips
- 2 medium onions, each cut into 8 wedges
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450F degrees. For easy cleanup line a large roasting pan (large enough to comfortably fit all the ingredients in a single layer) with aluminum foil. (I like to use a half sheet pan.)
- Place the sausage, potatoes, peppers, onions and garlic (if using) in the pan.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the ingredients. Season with the oregano, salt and pepper. Toss to coat everything with the oil and seasonings.
- Roast in the oven until the potatoes are tender and the sausage is browned, 45 to 60 minutes, stirring the mixture every 20 minutes or so.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 9 PointsPlus (Old plan) Variation with Chicken and Tomatoes: Add 1 chicken (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 pounds), cut into 12 to 14 pieces and 6 canned imported Italian plum tomatoes, hand crushed with the juice, to the pan with the sausage, potatoes, peppers, onions and garlic. Roast for about 1 hour. The dish is done when the potatoes are tender and the chicken easily pulls away from the bone. This version will serve 4 to 6.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use chicken sausage?
Absolutely. Chicken sausage works very well and keeps the recipe lighter.
Can I prep this ahead?
Yes. Chop all the vegetables and refrigerate them up to a day ahead.
Can I use frozen peppers?
Fresh peppers roast best, but frozen peppers can be used in a pinch.
How do I store leftovers?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Can I freeze it?
Yes. Freeze portions for up to 3 months and reheat as needed.
A Family Favorite That Never Gets Old
This Sheet Pan Sausage, Peppers and Potatoes is proof that good recipes don’t need to be complicated.
Simple ingredients, one pan, and a little time in the oven create a meal that’s comforting, satisfying, and just as good today as it was when my mom first started making it decades ago.
Great recipe. I use turkey kielbasa. And I’ve also added cut fresh green beans
Hi!
I take it you leave the casings on the Italian turkey sausage?
Yes, we leave the casings on! ~Martha
Love this recipe! Great for a group or sandwiches with leftovers!
Is this raw sausage or precooked? Sorry I’m a beginner.
Uncooked sausage.
Yes my childhood as well.
I made it tonight for tomorrow. Always so much better after chilled & reheat.
It’s delicious with eggs and turn left overs without the peppers into soup with chicken broth add some Kale.
Oh mom always added sweet potatoes too so that is what I do that really makes a nice contrast with the peppers & sausage and Publix makes a soup like that too.
Delicious!!! Making it for the second time. Thank you ?
So glad you liked in Linda. This has to be one of my all time favorites from childhood!
I love this I add spaghetti sauce to bring it more bang so they will stick to there stomach with Italian bread.
Mmmm.. It looks so good !! Im gonna make this for dinner tonight .My husband is italian and he’ll love this recipe !!
=) THANKS so much for sharing……
I made this and it was very easy and tasty. The question I had was the temp of the oven. It says 450 degrees in the recipe. I only cooked it at 425 degrees and it was way overcooked. I think next time I will try 375 degrees.
Thanks, Ellen. I’ll be sure to note this. Everyone’s ovens are different, so this is something important to keep in mind.