Name: Sheet Pan Sausage, Eggplant and Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 large red onion (sliced); 1 large red pepper (sliced); 1 large eggplant (sliced do not peel); 20 cloves garlic - whole (no need to peel!); 4 links Italian sausage (spicy or sweet); 1 tablespoon herbs de provence; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

A quick and easy one-pan meal, this Sheet Pan Sausage, Eggplant, and Peppers is seasoned with Italian spices and garlic.

Sheet pan sausage, eggplant, and peppers on a white plate with fresh herbs.

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Life as a busy mom means lots of meals on the fly, and if I don’t have to worry about multiple dishes, all the better! Not to mention, easier cleanup (which everyone likes). One-pan meals are some of my favorites for this reason, like my One Pan Roasted Chicken and Broccoli, Sheet Pan Sausage, Peppers and Potatoes and One Pan Italian Sausage Pasta. My Sheet Pan Sausage, Eggplant, and Peppers stems from one of those on the fly dinners, that gives you protein, veggies, and flavor all in one.

Why You’ll Love This Sheet Pan Meal

Easy preparation and simplicity, as everything goes on one pan!
Less mess and fewer dishes to clean.
Versatility and you can swap things out to your preferences.

Ingredients

Red onion: Red onion is a favorite of mine as it not only adds strong flavor, but beautiful color to any dish.
Red pepper: Bells peppers are flavorful without being spicy, and roast to remain juicy and crisp.
Eggplant: Also called an aubergine, it is similar to squash and is mild and slightly sweet, and cooks to be creamy in texture.
Garlic: This recipe is garlic heavy, but by roasting the garlic with the rest of the ingredients you get a flavorful, aromatic meal.
Herbs de Provence: Coming from the Provence region of France, it usually includes oregano, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, and savory.
Olive oil: Light, barely there flavor that helps coat the ingredients to season and cook to perfection.

Easy Substitutions

Make your own herb blend. If you don’t have Herbs de Provence, then you can just try a mix of oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary.
Switch out the veggies. Use whatever you have on hand, white onion instead of red, potatoes, squash, or greens like broccoli.
Swap the sausage. Use sweet or spicy, turkey or pork, or go the “beyond meat” direction and keep this dish vegetarian/vegan.

How to Make Sheet Pan Sausage, Eggplant, and Peppers

Liz cutting an eggplant on a cutting board.

Step 1. Prepare your produce by cutting your eggplant, onions, and red peppers.

Liz using a towel to take the skin off of garlic cloves.

Step 2. Peel your garlic. My trick is to put the cloves in a large dish cloth, then hit it against the counter a few times and the skin just falls off.

Eggplant, red onion, red pepper, and garlic cloves laid out on a sheet pan.

Step 3. Lay out the onion, red pepper, eggplant, and garlic cloves on a prepared sheet pan.

Drizzling olive oil on sheet pan of vegetables

Step 4. Drizzle it all with olive oil and sprinkle with the Herbs de Provence, salt, and pepper.

Tossing vegetables on sheet pan in oil and seasoning.

Step 5. Toss your veggies until they are evenly coated and laying in a single layer.

Laying sausage in casings on top of vegegtables.

Step 6. Evenly place your Italian sausages before throwing the whole thing in the oven at 450 for about 45 minutes, tossing halfway through.

Forkful of sheet pan sausage, eggplant, and peppers.

Once sausage is fully cooked and vegetables are roasted and caramelized, garnish with fresh basil or parsley, serve and enjoy your Sheet Pan Sausage, Eggplant, and Peppers!

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have to soak eggplant before cooking?

Some recipes may call for rinsing or even brining eggplant before cooking, but it isn’t always necessary.

Are sausage and peppers gluten free?

Many sausages are gluten-free, but not all. Make sure you are checking the ingredients and any warning labels on packaging when buying gluten-free sausage.

How do you store leftover sausage, eggplant, and peppers?

Kept in an airtight container, keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.

sheet pan sausage, eggplant, and peppers.

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