Roasted Sausage with Bell Pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 425°F. Pat the sausages dry with paper towels to help them brown evenly.

   Tip: Dry sausages will develop a better crust when roasted.

2. 2

   Spread 1 tablespoon of olive oil on a large baking sheet. Arrange the sausages in a single layer and roast for 12 minutes until they begin to brown.

   Tip: Use a rimmed sheet pan to prevent oil from spilling.

3. 3

   In a bowl, combine the bell pepper strips, red onion wedges, and minced garlic with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.

   Tip: Mixing vegetables separately ensures even seasoning.

4. 4

   Remove the sausages from the oven and push them to the sides of the pan. Pour the vegetable mixture into the center of the pan around the sausages.

   Tip: This arrangement allows vegetables to caramelize while sausages continue cooking.

5. 5

   Return the pan to the oven and roast for 15-18 minutes, stirring the vegetables halfway through, until the peppers are soft and slightly charred and the sausages are fully cooked through.

   Tip: Sausages are done when a meat thermometer reads 160°F internally.

6. 6

   Remove from the oven and let cool for 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped basil and serve hot.

   Tip: Basil added at the end preserves its bright flavor.