A Flavorful 5-Ingredient Sausage Dish You Can’t Miss
By:
Vitto Carbonella
On
11/09/2024Reading time:
6 min
Summary:
This simple dinner begins with ingredients that are already full of flavor, like smoked sausage. Then, add the veggies. For a dish that's as visually appealing as it is tasty, use a variety of colorful bell peppers, and opt for broccoli crowns that can be easily broken by hand (or use pre-cut florets). Lastly, fresh herbs (whatever mix you have in the fridge) tie this easy sheet pan meal together. Give this five-ingredient sheet pan dinner a shot — it could be the simplest (and most delicious) meal you make this week
Why You’ll Love It
You only need five ingredients. When you start with quality ingredients, there's little effort required to create a delicious meal. For this sheet pan dinner, the essentials are smoked sausage, broccoli, bell peppers, garlic, and herbs. (Salt, pepper, and oil are bonus ingredients, and Parmesan cheese is optional but adds a nice touch.)
It's super simple. This sausage and vegetable dish is effortless in every aspect: a brief ingredient list, minimal prep work, and just one pan for both cooking and cleanup.
Ingredients
1 pound fresh broccoli florets (from about 2 crowns, about 4 cups)
3 cloves garlic, minced
12 to 16 ounces smoked sausage, such as kielbasa, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
3 teaspoons chopped fresh herbs, such as thyme, oregano, rosemary, and sage, divided
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 medium bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Heat the oven to 425°F.
Place 1 pound broccoli florets, 3 minced garlic cloves, 12- to 16-ounces sliced smoked sausage, and 2 teaspoons of the chopped fresh herbs on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil, then season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Toss to coat, then spread the mixture into an even layer.
Roast until the broccoli is beginning to brown, about 20 minutes. Add 3 chopped bell peppers, toss to combine, and spread back into an even layer. Return to the oven and roast until the sausage is browned and the vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes more. Garnish with the remaining 1 teaspoon chopped herbs and Parmesan cheese if using.
Recipe Notes
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days