This baked Italian Sausage and Peppers practically cooks itself! Made with juicy Italian sausage, simple seasonings and sweet bell peppers, and ready in 35 minutes.
I’m all about meals that are quick to prep but cook hands off in the oven. This Baked Sausage and Peppers recipe is one of those meals!
You only need a handful of ingredients like Italian sausage, aromatics, bell peppers, and Italian seasoning to make this hearty meal.
Although this recipe seems simple, it’s super flavorful and is always a family favorite every time I make it! We love it on a hoagie roll but you can also serve it over rice.
Need more one-dish meals for busy weeknights? Check out this One Pan Chicken and Rice, One Pan Sausage and Rice, and One Pan Tuscan Orzo with Chicken!
Why we love this easy Italian Sausage and Peppers recipe:
- One dish: Everything is tossed into one casserole dish, so there’s very little cleanup.
- Quick: The whole dish is ready in 35 minutes, making it great for busy weeknights when you need something easy!
- Simple: You only need a handful of simple ingredients to make this comforting meal.
Baked Sausage and Peppers Ingredients:
- Bell peppers: Any color bell peppers works for this recipe. Red, yellow, and orange bell peppers will be sweeter than green bell peppers, but feel free to use whatever you like!
- Onion and garlic: These classic aromatics give the dish tons of flavor. Use a medium onion, preferably yellow or white, and fresh garlic.
- Italian seasoning: This gives the dish an aromatic, savory flavor that pairs perfectly with the sausage. If you don’t have it, you could use dried basil, thyme, or oregano for a similar flavor.
- Italian sausage: Use your favorite Italian sausage links. Mild or spicy Italian sausage will work in this recipe, depending on how mild or spicy you want the dish. You could also use chicken or turkey sausage, andouille sausage, or a milder sausage like kielbasa.
How to make this Baked Sausage and Peppers recipe:
These Stuffed Peppers are so easy to make! Make sure to check out the full list of recipe instructions in the recipe card below.
- Place sliced bell peppers and onions in the baking dish, then drizzle with olive oil and season with Italian seasoning, garlic, and salt. Toss to coat.
- Place the sausage links on top of the vegetables and bake until the sausage and cooked. Make sure to stir at least once while cooking!
Variations and Substitutions
- Cheese: You could totally sprinkle some cheddar, mozzarella, or parmesan cheese on top so it gets all melty! We love doing this if we’re making them into sandwiches or subs.
- Veggies: You can throw in more veggies like zucchini, broccoli, squash, or anything else that cooks around the same time as peppers.
How to store Baked Sausage and Peppers:
To store Baked Sausage and Peppers, place any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm it in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes or in the microwave for a quicker option.
Serving suggestions:
You can eat the dish as is or grab some peppers, onions, and sausage and stuff it into hoagie rolls or sandwich it between some Artisan Bread!
You can add some cheese on top and pop the sandwiches under the broiler for a minute or two to melt the cheese.
If you’re craving something cozy and comforting, you can’t go wrong with some Easy Homemade Mac and Cheese, this Baked Cheese Risotto or Garlic Mashed Potatoes.
If you like to keep things classic, pile the sausage, onions, and peppers onto a bed of fluffy white rice or buttered noodles!
More Italian sausage recipes you’ll love:
- Italian Sausage Soup — loaded with flavor!
- Italian Sausage Gnocchi Skillet — who doesn’t love a one pan meal?
- Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta — this one is a family favorite!
- Creamy Chipotle and Italian Sausage Lasagna — a fun take on a classic.
Baked Sausage and Peppers Recipe
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
- 2 bell peppers, (any color, thinly sliced)
- 1 medium onion, (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, (minced)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 Italian sausage links, (about 1 lb)
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9×13" baking dish and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place the peppers and onion in the baking dish. Add the oil, Italian seasoning, garlic and salt and stir to coat.
- Add the sausages on top and bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes, stirring once.
- Check that the internal temperature is 160 degrees F or more and serve.
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Notes
- Sausage: feel free to use any kind of sausage you like! If it is already cooked, you may want to add it half way through the cook time.
- Vegetables: feel free to clean out the fridge with this meal! Just remember to add in vegetables that will cook in about the same amount of time.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Mickey B says
This was fast and easy for a busy Monday! While the peppers and sausage were cooking I made lunches for the next day. Win-win! Total hit in my house.
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Mickey!
Nick Aramino says
weve always made this dish with potatoes roasted with the meat so its a complete meal. i also like to add chicken drums and thighs plus mix some butter in to help brown everything.
Ashley Fehr says
Sounds good!
Carol says
Can I use a medley of frozen bell peppers instead of running to the store for fresh? Thanks
Donna says
Should you brown the sausage first? Is there alot of grease from them?
Phyllis Jones Pisanelli says
No need. They brown in the oven.
Ashley Fehr says
I do not brown them first no, if you were going to do that then it’s likely easier to just cook them on the stove. The fat that is released from the sausages flavors and cooks the vegetables.
Gail says
Love this recipe…easy to make and ready to serve in 45 minutes…let alone very tasty
Ashley Fehr says
Thank you Gail!
Rj Garzione says
This worked exactly as written, thanks!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks RJ!