Sheet-Pan Italian Chicken Sausage with Roasted Peppers, Onions & Burst Tomatoes over Smashed Potatoes
A weeknight-friendly, oven-to-table Italian comfort dish: juicy baked chicken sausage nestled into a sweet-pepper, tomato, and onion roast—then spooned over creamy smashed red potatoes. Big flavor, minimal babysitting.
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- Simple Truth® Mild Italian Chicken Sausage 1 lb $5.00 (sale)
- Kroger® Russet Potatoes 5 lb (use portion) or Red Potatoes 1 lb 1 lb red potatoes (or 1 lb russets) $1.29 per lb (Red Potatoes)
- Taylor Farms Pepper and Onion Blend 7 oz $2.99
- NatureSweet Cherubs Fresh Heavenly Salad Grape Tomatoes 10 oz $4.99
- Garlic 2 cloves (from 1 head) $1.50
- Simple Truth Organic® Oregano (optional) 1/2 tsp dried (pantry) or a pinch if fresh $2.79
Instructions
- Heat the oven and prep the tray: Heat oven to 425°F. On a sheet pan, add 7 oz pepper-and-onion blend and 10 oz grape tomatoes. Smash 2 garlic cloves and add to the pan.
- Season the veg: Drizzle vegetables with 1 1/2 Tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp oregano (optional). Toss and spread out.
- Add sausage and roast (oven): Nestle 1 lb Italian chicken sausage links into the vegetables. Roast 20 minutes, flip sausages, then roast 10–15 minutes more until sausage is cooked through (165°F) and vegetables are blistered and jammy.
- Cook the potatoes (stovetop): While the pan roasts, cut 1 lb potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Boil in salted water (about 1 tsp salt in the pot) 12–15 minutes until very tender. Drain well.
- Smash and season potatoes: Return drained potatoes to the hot pot. Add 2 Tbsp olive oil (or 1 Tbsp butter, pantry) plus a splash of warm water to loosen. Mash/smash until creamy-rustic. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Spoon smashed potatoes onto plates. Top with roasted peppers/onions/tomatoes and set sausage on top. Scrape any pan juices over everything like a sauce.
Cook time: 55 minutes
Estimated cost: $12–18
Health notes: ~800–950 calories per serving depending on potato portion. Good protein; lots of veg. Tip: reduce calories by using 3/4 lb potatoes and adding extra cabbage salad or spinach on the side.
Drink pairing: Tomato + roasted peppers + sausage is a sweet spot for medium-bodied reds. - Sangiovese (Chianti-style): bright acid for tomatoes, savory with sausage. - Barbera: juicy, low tannin, loves roasted peppers. - Dry Rosé (Provence-style or WA rosé): a surprisingly great bridge for sausage + veggies.