Description
Hearty potato, pepper, and sausage bake delivers comfort straight from rustic European kitchens. Savory sausage, roasted peppers, and crispy potato layers create a soul-warming meal packed with rich flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) sausage (Italian or smoked), sliced
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Finishing Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Arrange oven rack in the middle position and heat to 400°F, creating an optimal roasting environment for maximum flavor development.
- Combine diced potatoes with aromatic seasonings, massaging olive oil and spices to ensure complete and even coating of each potato piece.
- Distribute seasoned potatoes across a spacious baking sheet, arranging them in a single layer to promote crisp and golden edges during roasting.
- Slide potato-laden sheet into preheated oven and roast for approximately 20 minutes, allowing initial caramelization and partial cooking.
- Remove baking sheet and introduce sliced sausage, colorful bell peppers, and fragrant onions, gently mixing with the partially roasted potatoes to integrate flavors.
- Sprinkle dried oregano across the medley, ensuring herbs are evenly distributed for balanced seasoning.
- Return pan to oven and continue roasting for an additional 20-25 minutes, rotating ingredients midway to guarantee uniform browning and thorough cooking.
- Verify doneness by checking that potatoes display a crispy exterior, sausage exhibits a rich golden-brown color, and vegetables appear tender and caramelized.
- Transfer piping hot mixture directly from baking sheet to serving platter, allowing aromatic steam to release and tantalize dining companions.
Notes
- Swap spicy sausage for turkey or chicken sausage to reduce fat and create a leaner meal option.
- Dice vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the bake.
- Parchment paper prevents sticking and makes clean-up incredibly easy, saving time and effort after cooking.
- Consider adding fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme during the last 10 minutes of baking for an extra aromatic flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg