Pin It A hearty, colorful dish featuring juicy sausages roasted with a medley of seasonal vegetables, all cooked together for maximum flavor and minimal cleanup.
I first served this to my family on a busy weeknight, and it quickly became a favorite due to its simplicity and delicious flavors.
Ingredients
- Proteins: 4 large pork or chicken sausages (about 400 g)
- Vegetables: 2 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange) cut into chunks, 1 large red onion cut into wedges, 2 medium zucchinis sliced into thick rounds, 250 g cherry tomatoes halved, 200 g baby potatoes halved
- Seasonings & Pantry: 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano thyme or mixed herbs), 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt or to taste, 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste
- To Finish: Fresh parsley chopped (optional), Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
- Prepare Baking Tray:
- Line a large baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Combine Ingredients:
- In a large bowl combine bell peppers red onion zucchinis cherry tomatoes and baby potatoes Drizzle with olive oil sprinkle with Italian herbs smoked paprika garlic powder salt and pepper Toss thoroughly to coat.
- Arrange on Tray:
- Spread the vegetables evenly on the prepared tray Nestle the sausages among the vegetables.
- Roast:
- Roast in the oven for 30 35 minutes turning sausages and stirring vegetables halfway through until sausages are cooked through and vegetables are golden and tender.
- Finish and Serve:
- Remove from the oven Sprinkle with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan if desired Serve hot.
Pin It This dish brings our family together at the dinner table sharing stories and enjoying a wholesome meal.
Notes
For extra flavor use a mix of spicy and sweet sausages Serve with crusty bread rice or a green salad.
Required Tools
Large baking tray Mixing bowl Knife and chopping board Parchment paper (optional)
Nutritional Information
Calories 430 Total Fat 28 g Carbohydrates 26 g Protein 20 g (per serving)
Pin It This versatile bake is perfect for busy nights and leftovers taste great reheated.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How do I ensure the sausages cook evenly?
Turn the sausages halfway through roasting to promote even browning and cooking.
- → Can I use different vegetables for this dish?
Yes, swapping in seasonal veggies like carrots, eggplant, or broccoli works well and adds variety.
- → What temperature should I roast the sausages and vegetables at?
Roast at 220°C (425°F) for about 30–35 minutes until vegetables are tender and sausages are cooked through.
- → Are there options for dietary restrictions?
Using gluten-free sausages keeps the dish gluten-free; plant-based alternatives can substitute sausages for a vegetarian version.
- → What seasonings complement the vegetables and sausages?
A blend of Italian herbs, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper brings out the natural flavors beautifully.