Description
This Easy Sheet Pan Sausage with Vegetables is the perfect quick dinner for busy nights when you want something flavorful, hearty, and simple to prepare. Juicy roasted sausage, caramelized vegetables, and bold seasonings come together on a single pan for an easy recipe that delivers incredible flavor with minimal cleanup. Whether you need easy dinner ideas, healthy food ideas, or a comforting family meal, this sheet pan recipe checks every box. The combination of smoky sausage, tender broccoli, sweet carrots, roasted onions, and yellow squash creates a colorful and satisfying dish that works beautifully for meal prep, quick weeknight dinners, or simple family gatherings. Serve it over rice, pasta, or enjoy it on its own for a wholesome and filling meal.
Ingredients
14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
2 cups broccoli florets
3 large carrots, sliced into strips
1 medium yellow squash, sliced
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
3 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it with oil.
2. Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly before cutting them into evenly sized pieces.
3. Add the broccoli, carrots, yellow squash, and onion to a large mixing bowl.
4. Slice the smoked sausage into bite-sized pieces and add it to the vegetables.
5. Drizzle olive oil over the mixture and season with garlic, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
6. Toss everything thoroughly until evenly coated with seasoning and oil.
7. Spread the sausage and vegetables onto the sheet pan in a single layer to allow proper roasting.
8. Roast for 15 minutes, then remove the pan and stir the ingredients carefully.
9. Return the pan to the oven and continue roasting for another 10 to 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
10. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
11. Serve hot over cooked white rice or your favorite side dish.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the sheet pan so the vegetables roast properly and develop crispy caramelized edges.
Cut all vegetables into similar sizes to ensure even cooking throughout the dish.
For extra flavor, drizzle balsamic glaze or fresh lemon juice over the finished dish before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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