Oven-Baked Sausage and Bell Pepper Tray

4. Season the Tray

Drizzle olive oil evenly over the sausages and vegetables. Sprinkle oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper on top. Toss the vegetables gently with your hands or a spoon to coat them evenly in the seasoning, but keep the sausages mostly in place.

5. Bake in the Oven

Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 25–30 minutes. Halfway through, use tongs to turn the sausages so they brown evenly on all sides. Stir the vegetables gently to ensure they roast evenly and absorb the sausage flavors.

6. Check for Doneness

The sausages should be golden brown and cooked through, with an internal temperature of at least 160°F (71°C) for pork or beef sausages. The bell peppers and onions should be tender and slightly caramelized around the edges.

7. Serve and Garnish

Once cooked, remove the tray from the oven. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and freshness. Serve hot as a main dish with crusty bread, rice, or pasta for a complete meal.

Tips for Perfect Tray-Baked Sausage and Bell Peppers

• Choose the right sausage: Juicy, high-quality sausages work best, as they release flavor into the vegetables as they roast.
• Don’t overcrowd the tray: For even cooking, make sure there’s space between sausages and vegetables.
• Optional extras: Add cherry tomatoes, zucchini slices, or mushrooms for extra variety and nutrition.
• Make it spicy: Toss in a few red chili flakes or use spicy Italian sausages if you like heat.

Why This Dish Works

The beauty of this tray bake is its simplicity. The sausages provide rich, savory fat that naturally flavors the bell peppers and onions as they roast. The high oven temperature caramelizes the vegetables, enhancing their natural sweetness. Minimal prep, maximum flavor, and almost no dishes to wash afterward—what’s not to love?

This Oven-Baked Sausage and Bell Pepper Tray is a go-to weeknight dinner that’s wholesome, colorful, and satisfying. It’s perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or even casual entertaining. Once you try it, this tray-baked delight is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

If you want, I can also make a visual guide with a diagram showing exactly how to arrange the sausages and peppers on the tray for perfect cooking. Do you want me to do that?