Description
Mediterranean sausage traybake blends Italian and Greek flavors with roasted vegetables and herbs. Hearty ingredients create a simple, delicious meal you can easily prepare and enjoy with family or friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 good-quality sausages (pork, chicken, or veggie)
- 1 lb (450g) baby potatoes, halved
- 2 large carrots, sliced into thick rounds
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or rosemary)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional, for extra flavor)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Position oven rack centrally and preheat to 400F (200C). Line large baking sheet with parchment paper for effortless cleanup.
- Vegetable Seasoning: Toss potatoes, carrots, peppers, and onions in olive oil, incorporating garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper until vegetables are uniformly coated.
- Initial Arrangement: Spread seasoned vegetables across baking sheet in a single, flat layer to guarantee optimal roasting and caramelization.
- Sausage Integration: Strategically place sausages atop vegetable landscape, drizzling balsamic vinegar for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Roasting Process: Bake for 35-40 minutes, rotating sausages midway to ensure comprehensive golden browning and consistent vegetable tenderness. Activate broiler for 2-3 minutes if desired extra crispy exterior, monitoring closely to prevent charring.
- Finishing Touches: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and optional Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately alongside tangy mustard or preferred complementary sauce.
Notes
- Maximize Vegetable Texture: Cut vegetables into uniform, similar-sized pieces to ensure even roasting and prevent some pieces from burning while others remain undercooked.
- Prevent Sticking: Use parchment paper or a light coating of cooking spray to keep vegetables and sausages from adhering to the baking sheet, guaranteeing easy cleanup and perfect caramelization.
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Allow vegetables and sausages to sit with seasonings for 10-15 minutes before roasting to help spices penetrate and intensify the overall taste profile.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Swap pork sausages with chicken, turkey, or plant-based alternatives to accommodate different dietary preferences while maintaining the recipe’s core technique and flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg