Roasted Sausage with Broccoli
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my go to weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and honestly requires minimal fuss. Everything roasts on one pan, which means less cleanup and more time to relax. The sausages get wonderfully caramelized while the broccoli turns crispy at the edges, and the garlic and balsamic vinegar create this incredible depth of flavor. Broccoli is packed with vitamin C and fiber, so you're getting something really nutritious alongside that satisfying sausage. Trust me, this simple combination has become a favorite in my kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 8italian sausages(about 1.5 lbs, mild or spicy)
- 1420 mlbroccoli florets(cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 1red onion(sliced into wedges)
- 2 tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar
- 1½ teaspoonsdried italian herbs
- ½ teaspoonred pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoonkosher salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 1lemon zest(from 1 lemon)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Tip: A hot oven ensures the sausages brown nicely while the broccoli gets crispy edges.
- 2
Pierce each sausage 2-3 times with a fork to prevent bursting during cooking. Arrange them in a single layer on one side of the prepared baking sheet.
Tip: Pricking sausages prevents them from splitting and helps them cook more evenly.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, sliced red onion, olive oil, minced garlic, Italian herbs, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Toss until everything is well coated.
Tip: Coating the vegetables ensures even roasting and maximum flavor distribution.
- 4
Spread the broccoli and onion mixture on the baking sheet around the sausages, leaving a little space between pieces for air circulation.
Tip: Avoiding overcrowding helps vegetables roast rather than steam.
- 5
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring the vegetables halfway through and shaking the pan so sausages brown on all sides.
Tip: The sausages are done when they reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
- 6
While everything roasts, whisk together the balsamic vinegar and lemon zest in a small bowl to create a finishing drizzle.
Tip: This brightens the dish and adds a fresh citrus note to complement the savory sausage.
- 7
Remove the baking sheet from the oven once the sausages are golden brown and the broccoli is tender with charred edges. Drizzle the balsamic and lemon mixture over everything.
Tip: The residual heat will help the glaze coat the ingredients beautifully.
- 8
Let the dish rest for 2 minutes before serving directly from the baking sheet for a casual, family-style presentation.
Tip: Resting allows juices to redistribute throughout the sausages.
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