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Easy Budget Sheet Pan Sausage and Pepper Dinner Under 10 Dollars

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A quick, wallet-friendly sheet pan dinner featuring Italian sausage and colorful bell peppers roasted to perfection. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and serves up hearty comfort with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 links Italian sausage (about 1 pound / 450 g), sweet or spicy
  • 3 medium bell peppers (about 1 pound / 450 g), mixed colors (red, yellow, green)
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced into thick rings
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (30 ml)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • A handful fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Wash and core the bell peppers, then slice into 1/2-inch thick strips. Peel and slice the onion into thick rings.
  3. In a mixing bowl, toss the peppers and onions with olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange the sausage links evenly spaced on a rimmed baking sheet. Place the seasoned peppers and onions around the sausages in a single layer.
  5. Roast for 25 minutes, turning the sausages and stirring the veggies gently halfway through (about 12 minutes in) to ensure even cooking and caramelization.
  6. Check that sausages are browned and cooked through (internal temperature of 160°F/71°C) and that peppers and onions are tender with slightly crisp edges.
  7. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
  8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Let sausages sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before roasting for even cooking. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming the vegetables. Use a meat thermometer to ensure sausages reach 160°F (71°C). If sausages cook faster than veggies, remove and tent with foil while peppers finish roasting. Fresh garlic is preferred to avoid burning; stir veggies if garlic browns.

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