Roasted Sausage with Ginger
Prep
15 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and tastes way more impressive than the minimal effort required. Italian sausages get paired with fresh ginger, which is fantastic for digestion and reducing inflammation, along with garlic, peppers, and onions for a savory and slightly sweet glaze. The honey and soy sauce create this beautiful caramelization that makes the whole sheet pan smell absolutely incredible. Everything roasts together in one pan, so cleanup is a breeze. It's the kind of meal that feels special enough for guests but simple enough that I make it on busy Tuesday nights all the time.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 8italian sausages(about 2 lbs, left whole)
- 3 tablespoonsfresh ginger(minced)
- 5garlic cloves(thinly sliced)
- 1onion(cut into wedges)
- 2bell peppers(red or yellow, cut into chunks)
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- 2 tablespoonshoney
- 2 tablespoonssoy sauce
- 1 tablespoonrice vinegar
- 1 teaspoonground cumin
- ½ teaspoonred pepper flakes
- 2 sprigsfresh thyme
- to tastesalt and black pepper
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Pat the sausages dry with paper towels and score the skin lightly with a knife to prevent bursting during cooking.
Tip: Dry sausages brown better and develop better flavor.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced ginger, cumin, and red pepper flakes to create a glaze.
Tip: Make this glaze while the oven preheats to save time.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the sausages and brown them on all sides for 5-6 minutes total, turning occasionally.
Tip: Browning the sausages seals in juices and adds depth to the final dish.
- 4
Remove the sausages from the skillet and set aside on a plate. In the same skillet, add the garlic, onion, and bell peppers, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
Tip: Don't overcrowd the pan; let vegetables develop some color.
- 5
Return the sausages to the skillet and nestle them among the vegetables. Pour the ginger glaze evenly over everything and scatter fresh thyme sprigs on top.
Tip: The vegetables will cook in the drippings and absorb the ginger flavors.
- 6
Transfer the entire skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes until sausages are cooked through (internal temperature 160°F) and vegetables are tender and caramelized.
Tip: If using an oven-safe skillet with a non-metal handle, wrap it with foil before placing in the oven.
- 7
Remove from the oven and taste the pan sauce, adjusting salt and pepper as needed. Let rest for 3 minutes before serving.
Tip: Resting allows the sausages to retain their juices and the flavors to meld.
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