Ina Garten's Roasted Sausages, Peppers, and Onions {The Very Best Recipe for Sausages, Peppers, & Onions}! (2024)

Ina Garten's Roasted Sausages, Peppers, and Onions {The Very Best Recipe for Sausages, Peppers, & Onions}! (1)

This is, without a doubt, the very best recipe for making Sausages with Peppers and Onions! I can say this with absolutely certainty because sausage with peppers and onions is one of my all-time favorite meals and I have certainly made my fair share.

I've made sausage with peppers and onions on the stove top and on the grill, but never in the oven. All I can say is...WOW, this dish is THE recipe for sausage, peppers & onions. Throw out all other recipes. This is incredible and is going to be one of my favorite recipes of 2020!

Not only is this THE BEST way to make this dish, but it is also the easiest! Doesn't everyone love a sheet pan dinner?

All you need to do is buy a mix of sausages, 1 pound of sweet and 1 pound of hot. Cut up some bell peppers, poblano peppers, hot peppers (if you like), some onions and garlic, slice up some fennel if you like, coat it in some oil and Italian seasonings and roast it all, separately, for about 20 minutes, before mixing it all, splashing it all with a little white wine, and roasting it for another 20 minutes.

Ina serves her sausages with polenta and I'm sure that's delicious. I served mine with pierogi (that's how we usually eat ours). You could serve this with mashed potatoes or pasta, even rice, I suppose. You could also serve it on a hoagie roll. The sky is the limit really!

Ina Garten's Roasted Sausages, Peppers, and Onions {The Very Best Recipe for Sausages, Peppers, & Onions}! (2)

There's one more thing about this recipe that makes it a winner...LEFTOVERS! DO NOT skimp on this recipe or cut it in half thinking that you can't eat 2 pounds of sausage with peppers and onions! Yes, you can, and you'll want to! One of the best parts about this recipe is that you'll have enough for dinner and then you'll have enough sausage and peppers and onions leftover to make a killer breakfast the next morning OR mix it with pasta the next night for dinner OR put it in a hoagie and eat it as a sandwich OR anything else your heart desires. It is extremely versatile AND it will only taste better the next day when the flavors have a chance to meld overnight!

So, this recipe gets the chef's kiss AND wins the award for one of my very best recipes of the year! I know that I will be cooking this time after time after time, and you should too! I VERY highly recommend it! Thanks, Ina!

I'm so happy to end this year of cooking with one of my favorite dishes of the year! Next week I will be doing a roundup of my Top Ten favorite recipes of the year!

Ina Garten's Roasted Sausages, Peppers, and Onions {The Very Best Recipe for Sausages, Peppers, & Onions}! (3)


Roasted Sausages, Peppers, & Onions

Adapted from Modern Comfort Food

by Ina Garten

Serves 6

2 large yellow onions, cut in 1/2" wide wedges through the core

2 large red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and cut in 1/2" strips

2 large orange bell peppers, cored, seeded, and cut in 1/2" strips

2 large poblano peppers, seeded and cut into 1/4" strips

1 medium fennel bulb, halved, cored, and sliced crosswise 1/4" thick

2 tablespoons minced garlic

1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed in your hands or

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

salt and freshly ground black pepper

good olive oil

1 pound sweet Italian sausage

1 pound hot Italian sausage

1 pint red cherry tomatoes

1/3 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio

1/2 cup julienned fresh basil leaves

Freshly grated Italian Parmesan cheese, for serving

Notes: I cut the amount of bell peppers in half and didn't use the fennel or the cherry tomatoes. I also added slices of serrano pepper for heat. I didn't have oregano so I used about 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. All of my changes worked perfectly and I think there is room for you to customize this recipe as you like. The one thing I will say is to take care with how you cut your vegetables. You do want them to be cut like she suggests in this recipe. If they are cut too big, they won't cook down as well and if they're cut too small they could burn.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Arrange two racks evenly spaced in the oven.

Put the onions, bell peppers, poblano peppers, fennel, garlic, oregano (or Italian seasoning), 1 tablespoons of salt, and 1-1/2 teaspoons black pepper in a large (14 x 8-inch), shallow roasting pan. Add 1/4 cup olive oil and toss well. (Don't crowd everything in a smaller pan; the vegetables won't brown.) Separately, on a sheet pan, toss the sausages with 2 tablespoons olive oil and spread them out in one layer. Place both pans in the oven for 20 minutes.

Toss the vegetables and transfer the sausages to the roasting pan. Add the tomatoes. Pour in the wine and roast for another 25 to 30 minutes (I cooked mine only for 20 more minutes and they were perfect), turning the sausages to brown evenly. Off the heat, sprinkle on the basil (I didn't have any so I skipped this step), toss well, taste for seasonings, and serve hot with grated Parmesan on the side.

Ina Garten's Roasted Sausages, Peppers, and Onions {The Very Best Recipe for Sausages, Peppers, & Onions}! (4)

Ina Garten's Roasted Sausages, Peppers, and Onions {The Very Best Recipe for Sausages, Peppers, & Onions}! (5)

Ina Garten's Roasted Sausages, Peppers, and Onions {The Very Best Recipe for Sausages, Peppers, & Onions}! (2024)

FAQs

Do Italians eat sausage and peppers? ›

One of the foods often sold by eager food carts during these festivals, both here and in Italy, is the classic dish of Italian sausage, peppers and onions. The smell of these ingredients frying always brings me back to summers in Italy. And I recreate it at home pretty often.

What to eat with sausage peppers and onions? ›

Added Bonus: Side Dishes and Drinks Best Paired with Sausage and Peppers
  • Broccoli with Red Pepper Flakes.
  • Chicken with Creamy Mascarpone Sauce in a Large Skillet.
  • Italian Stuffed Calamari Recipe in Tomato Sauce.
  • Homemade Hoagie Rolls.
  • Fresh Lemon Juice.
  • Marsala Wine.
  • Steak and Mushroom Ancient Grain Risotto.
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Can you reheat sausage and peppers? ›

You can also freeze Sausage and Peppers and it reheats very well.

Why does Italian sausage taste so good? ›

Sweet Italian sausage is made with pork, fennel seeds, and other seasonings, resulting in a mildly sweet and aromatic flavor. On the other hand, hot Italian sausage is prepared with the same base ingredients but with the addition of red pepper flakes or chili pepper, giving it a spicy kick.

What makes an Italian sausage and Italian sausage? ›

In North America, Italian sausage (Italian: salsiccia, Italian: [salˈsittʃa]) most often refers to a style of pork sausage. The sausage is often noted for being seasoned with fennel or anise as the primary seasoning.

What compliments Italian sausage? ›

Italian sausage makes any meal a little more savory. Hot or mild, whole or crumbled, it pairs well with a variety of vegetables — including bright peppers, crunchy kale, fennel, and briny olives — as well as beans and pasta.

Are peppers and onions good for inflammation? ›

For the most anti-inflammatory properties, choose red or yellow onions over white. Peppers: Bell peppers, like onions, also contain quercetin, while chili peppers are a powerful source of sinapic and ferulic acid, both of which reduce inflammation.

What goes well with sausages for dinner? ›

You can cook up some vegetables alongside sausage on the grill or use your oven for a roasted version. You can cook any veggies you like — we recommend tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms, zucchini and red onion. Cut up all your veggies and let them marinate in a sauce of oil, garlic, vinegar and Italian spices.

How long does sausage peppers and onions last in the fridge? ›

Once cooked, the sausage, peppers, and onions will easily keep for 3 to 4 days in the fridge, but you can also freeze it for up to 3 months.

How long to reheat sausage in oven at 350? ›

Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove sausage from bag and place in single layer on rimmed cookie sheet. Place in the oven uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until sausage reaches internal temperature of 145°F.

Can you freeze leftover sausage and peppers? ›

Yes, you can absolutely freeze sausage and peppers. Allow the dish to cool, then transfer it to a freezer-safe container (if you use a zip-top bag, make sure to squeeze out all the air). Wrap the container in foil for added protection. Freeze for up to three months.

Is sausage a good carb? ›

Thus, despite containing added ingredients, sausage is still an overall low carb option. Even with additional carb-containing ingredients, sausages are still generally low in carbs, with most containing 0–6 grams of carbs per 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving.

Does Jimmy Dean sausage have carbs? ›

Jimmy Dean Pork Sausage Patties (2 patties) contains 1g total carbs, 1g net carbs, 27g fat, 8g protein, and 280 calories.

Is Italian sausage good for low carb diet? ›

Many people on the keto diet enjoy eating sausage for breakfast because it keeps them full until lunchtime. Sausage can be a great keto food because it is high in protein, high in fat, and low in carbs.

What is the Italian word for sausage and peppers? ›

Translation of ", sausage peppers," in Italian

aglio, salsiccia, peperoni, sarde.

Does Italian food use peppers? ›

Hot or sweet, stuffed, grilled, roasted, dried, or simply eaten raw, peppers are found throughout Italian cuisine.

Do Italians use bell peppers? ›

Italians love roasted sweet peppers and we use them in many dishes. They are also great as a side dish to any meat, wonderful added to salads, or in a delicious sandwich or frittata. They are a great addition to any antipasto platter.

What does the pepper mean in Italian culture? ›

Very similar to the evil eye, the good luck charm that is believed to protect its bearer from the envy and harmful intent of others, is the red chili pepper. In Italy, this traditional charm is thought to prevent the hurtful gossip of envious tongues, while also attracting good fortune to its owners.

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