Oven Baked Sausage and Peppers (Italian Style)
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Oven Baked Sausage and Peppers is a family favorite. There are so many ways you can make it, but the easiest way is to roast it in the oven! Serve with bread, and dinner is ready in an hour with minimal preparation and clean up!
Ever since I met my husband, we have been eating Italian sausage and peppers. It’s one of those Italian meals that never gets old and is absolutely delicious.
Plus, when you live in Chicago, it seems as though sausage and peppers are served at every party. It’s good to have a recipe in your back pocket!
I have made this meal several ways, and it turns out no matter what. You can grill the sausage, bake the sausage, brown it in a skillet, then roast it, or you can cook it in a skillet on your stove. Today I’m going to share the easiest way to make it, and that’s in the oven!
I love cooking with Italian sausage because it’s cheap and naturally flavors an entire meal. A few other recipes that I often make are my Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta and my Sausage and Peppers Pasta. Both recipes are also simple to make and result in a hearty, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Here’s a list of the ingredients you will need to make Oven Baked Italian Sausage with a few important notes about each one.
- Italian sausage – I prefer mild, but if you like spice, go right ahead and get hot Italian sausage.
- Green and red bell peppers – I suggest using only green or a mixture of green and red. Green bell peppers are usually a little cheaper than red.
- Onion – any kind will do! White, yellow or sweet. The sweet onion, will add a little sweetness.
- Extra virgin olive oil – The olive oil helps the sausage brown, but it’s also used to dip bread in. So good. I really like the Atlas brand.
- Oregano and Basil – I like to add a few dried herbs to givethe dish some earthiness.
- Salt and pepper – To season the entire dish. You won’t need too much as the sausage is already seasoned.
- Italian or French bread – For dipping or making sandwiches with. The leftovers are especially good the next day.
- Giardiniera (pickled Italian vegetables) – It’s a must! It adds a little crunch and tang to the sausage.
How to Make Oven Baked Sausage and Peppers
I make this recipe all the time because of its simplicity. It requires one dish and is very easy to make.
Step 1: Slice the onion, peppers and mince the garlic.
Step 2: Prepare the dish by adding the vegetables, oil, and spices to a 9×13 inch dish then top with the Italian Sausage.
Step 3: Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven, turning the sausage once half way through. Serve with bread and giardiniera.
Why You Should Make Oven Baked Sausage and Peppers
- Requires just one dish. This makes dinner prep incredibly easy. One-pan dinners like this and my Sausage, Spinach and Tomato Egg Casserole make busy weeks feel much more manageable.
- It’s cheap. You can feed your family for just a few dollars. Sausage is relatively cheap.
- Can feed a crowd. If you’re having friends or family over for dinner, this is a wonderful recipe to serve. The oven does all the work, so you can enjoy yourself.
- Reheats well. Leftovers are great! I like to serve it over a salad or pasta to switch things up.
I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my family does. My Tortellini with Italian Sausage and Broccoli is another easy sausage dinner that works really well for busy weeknights.
If you decide to make Oven Baked Sausage and Peppers, let me know! Leave a comment – I love hearing from you!
Oven Baked Sausage and Peppers (Italian Style)
This recipe for Oven Baked Sausage and Peppers is so simple and delicoius. Italian sausage, peppers, onion and garlic are baked together and served with crusty bread for a simple weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 8 Italian sausages (mild or hot depending on prefernce)
- 2 green bell peppers, sliced
- 2 red bell peppers, sliced
- 1 onion (any kind will do), sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Other Ingredients for Serving
- Italian or French bread
- Giardiniera
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice sausage in half if they are long.
- Mix together the slices onion, peppers, garlic, olive oil and spices in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place sausages on top. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, remove pan and turn sausages over and bake for an additional 30 minutes. Turn broiler on and broil for 3-5 minutes to brown the sausage.
- Serve with French or Italian bread and giardiniera.
Notes
Serving options: Serve over romaine lettuce, as a sandwich or with bread for dipping.
Sausage and peppers will refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 723Total Fat: 55gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 43gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 1479mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 3gSugar: 9gProtein: 32g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated. Use as an approximation only.
This was fantastic. It browned beautifully and did not need to be broiled.
Wonderful! glad you enjoyed it!