Learning How to Cook Sausage in the Oven is a game-changer in the kitchen. Using this sausage and vegetable recipe you'll find out how to cook sausage and veggies in the oven the easy way and end up with a fantastic dinner meal in about 40 minutes.
I just love this recipe! There's something about smoked sausage, fluffy potato gnocchi, bell peppers, onion, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, and cheese all roasted together that is just so incredibly comforting.
An added benefit is that this meal doesn't dirty up the entire kitchen. You only need a prepping station to prep the ingredients, a lined baking tray, and a mixing bowl. Super simple. You'll be cooking everything on a baking sheet, no frying pan or large skillet required.
If you love recipes with sausage and veggies, you should also check out more our tasty sausage recipes with our kielbasa recipe or air fryer Italian sausage. For even more recipes, check our collection of 27 sausage recipes.
Why You'll Love This
- Complete meal in under an hour
- An easy sheet pan dinner
- Easy to exchange with different types of sausages and vegetables.
Ingredients
- Smoked sausage rings. We prefer Johnsonville Sausage, but you can use any brand you prefer.
- Ready-to-use potato gnocchi.
- Veggies: Cherry tomatoes, broccoli florets, bell peppers, and red onions
- Italian dressing
- Shredded parmesan cheese
You will find the exact measurements of these ingredients for this sausage recipe in the recipe card.
Ingredient Substitutions and Variations
Sausage Substitution:
Replace the smoked sausage ropes, which is a combination of beef and pork, with other sausages of your choosing such as Italian sausage, Kielbasa, Bratwurst, Chorizo, Turkey sausage, Chicken sausages, or a pure beef sausage.
Vegetable Variations:
- Replace the gnocchi with baby red or gold potatoes, Yukon gold or even sweet potatoes. Cut the potatoes into 1-½ inch chunks so they get done at the same time as the sausage and vegetables.
- Use frozen sliced pepper blends in place of the fresh pepper.
- Use frozen broccoli florets in place of fresh broccoli.
- Use frozen sweet potato chunks and omit the gnocchi. You can also keep the gnocchi if you prefer for a dish loaded with more vegetables.
Homemade Italian Dressing:
In place of ready-made Italian dressing, add ⅜ cup of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of white vinegar, 2-½ teaspoons of Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper to a jar. Cover the jar and shake vigorously until dressing is emulsified.
How to Cook Sausage in the Oven
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with aluminum foil. A jelly roll pan also works well.)
- In a large bowl, combine the smoked sausage, gnocchi, tomatoes, broccoli florets, red bell pepper, yellow pepper and red onion. Pour Italian dressing over mixture and toss gently to coat evenly with the dressing.
- Spread mixture evenly in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets.
- Cook sausage in oven for 15 minutes. Remove sheets pans from the oven and stir ingredients. Spread sausage mixture out evenly and return to the oven.
- Continue cooking sausage in oven for 10 to 15 more minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the sausages registers 160°F and the vegetables are tender.
- Remove from oven. Transfer to serving plates and sprinkle with the shredded parmesan over the top of each. Serve.
Cook's Tips
Always use a meat thermometer. You want to ensure that your sausage cooked in the oven is cooked evenly throughout before serving. The internal temperature of the sausage should be 160°F. This is my favorite instant read thermometer.
Clean up help. Don't skip lining your roasting pan with foil or parchment paper. The sausages release oil as they cook and will make a mess of the bottom of the pan without it.
Add more flavor. Feel free to add your favorite spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, or kosher salt and black pepper.
Storage and Leftovers
Leftover vegetables and sausage cooked in the oven can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. You can also freeze leftovers in a freezer bag or container in the freezer for 2 to 3 months.
If you're looking for more delicious and easy oven roasted recipes, we have you covered. Just like this cooked sausage recipe, they're easy recipes that are so filling. I hope learning how to cook sausage in the oven with this tasty recipe has your tastebuds ready for this dinner tonight.
Frequently Asked Questions
To cook sausage in the oven, it usually takes about 25-30 minutes at 400°F.
The best way to cook sausages is to bake them in the oven. This gives you the opportunity to add vegetables for a complete meal.
Sausages can be quite tasty when cooked in the oven, as it helps retain their flavors and juices. The oven method works well for even cooking.
For raw sausage, it's best to cook them in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for approximately 45 to 50 minutes until their internal temperature reaches 165°F.
📋 Recipe
How To Cook Sausage in the Oven (Complete Meal in Under 1 Hour)
Ingredients
- 16 ounces smoked sausage sliced crosswise into ½-inch rounds
- 12 ounces ready-to-use potato gnocchi (see tip)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets about ½ of a head of broccoli or ½ a 12 ounce bag of broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper cored and seed and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 yellow bell pepper cored and seed and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 medium red onion peeled and cut into chunks
- ½ cup Italian dressing
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with foil.
- In a large bowl, combine the smoked sausage, gnocchi, tomatoes, broccoli florets, red pepper, yellow pepper and red onion. Pour Italian dressing over mixture and toss gently to coat evenly with the dressing.
- Spread mixture evenly in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake 15 minutes. Remove sheets pans from the oven and stir ingredients. Spread mixture out evenly and return to the oven. Bake 10 to 15 more minutes, or until an instant-ready thermometer insert into the thickest part of the sausages registers 165°F and the vegetables are tender.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle the shredded parmesan evenly over the top of each pan.
- Serve immediately.
Cooks Tips
- Replace the gnocchi with baby red or gold potatoes or Yukon gold. Cut the potatoes into 1-½ inch chunks so they get done at the same time as the sausage and vegetables.
- Use frozen sliced pepper blends in place of the fresh pepper.
- Use frozen broccoli florets in place of fresh broccoli.
- Use frozen sweet potato chunks and omit the gnocchi. You can also keep the gnocchi if you prefer for a dish loaded with more vegetables.
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