Roasted Sausage with Garlic
Prep
15 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in less than an hour and tastes like you spent all day cooking. The beauty of this recipe is how the garlic becomes sweet and mellow when roasted alongside the sausages, creating this incredible caramelized flavor that's nothing like raw garlic. Plus, garlic is packed with compounds that support heart health, so you're getting something delicious and nutritious in one pan. The whole thing is straightforward to prepare and requires just one baking sheet, which means minimal cleanup afterward. It's the kind of meal that feels special but doesn't demand much fuss.
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Ingredients
- 8italian sausages(about 2 lbs, preferably a mix of sweet and spicy)
- 12garlic cloves(peeled and left whole)
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- 4fresh rosemary sprigs
- 3fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar
- 1red onion(cut into thick wedges)
- 2bell peppers(red or yellow, cut into chunks)
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes(optional)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the sausages dry with paper towels to help them develop a golden crust during roasting.
Tip: Dry sausages brown better and develop a crispy exterior.
- 2
Arrange the sausages on a large roasting pan or baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with half the salt and pepper. Roast for 10 minutes until they begin to brown.
- 3
Remove the pan from the oven and scatter the whole garlic cloves, red onion wedges, and bell pepper chunks around the sausages. Toss everything with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, remaining salt and pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
Tip: Stirring the vegetables halfway prevents uneven cooking and ensures even browning.
- 4
Return the pan to the oven and nestle the fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs among the sausages and vegetables. Roast for an additional 20-25 minutes until the sausages are cooked through and the vegetables are caramelized.
Tip: The sausages are done when an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 160°F (71°C).
- 5
Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the entire pan, tossing gently to coat all the ingredients.
Tip: Adding vinegar at the end preserves its tangy flavor and creates a beautiful glaze.
- 6
Transfer to a serving platter, discarding the herb sprigs, and serve immediately while hot. The roasted garlic can be squeezed from its skin and spread on crusty bread if desired.
Tip: The soft roasted garlic becomes sweet and nutty, making it a delicious spread.
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