Sheet-Pan Roasted Sausages with Peppers & Onions

The sausages are roasted directly on top of the peppers and onions, so the vegetables can absorb all the juices, then served on a bed of fresh arugula.


SERVINGS

2-3

PREP TIME

45 min

COOK TIME

0 min

Ingredients

  • 1
    red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into ¼-inch-wide strips
  • 1
    yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into ¼-inch-wide strips
  • 1
    small onion, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch-thick rounds
  • 1 1/2
    tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for sprinkling
  • 3/4
    teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1
    pound sausages, pricked with a fork
  • 1/2
    teaspoon red wine vinegar, plus more for sprinkling
  • 1
    teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano
  • Fresh arugula, for serving (optional)
  • 2
    ounces ricotta salata, crumbled (about ⅓ cup)

Additional

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 400 F.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, toss the peppers and onion with the oil, salt and black pepper. Spread the vegetables out in a single layer on a rimmed sheet pan and roast until they are tender but not caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Arrange the sausages on top of the peppers and onion; continue roasting until the peppers are caramelized and the sausages are cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. If the sausages and/or peppers are not browned enough at this point, you can slide the whole pan under the broiler for a minute or two. Watch it carefully so it doesn’t burn.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the vinegar and the oregano.

  5. 5

    Before serving, toss the peppers and onion with the vinegar mixture; taste and adjust the seasonings if necessary (it might need more vinegar if your onion is very sweet). If you are using the arugula, divide it among individual serving plates; sprinkle with a little olive oil and a few drops of red wine vinegar. Arrange the peppers, onions and sausages over the arugula. Sprinkle with the cheese and serve.

Recipe source: Dinner: Changing the Game