Baked Italian Sausage Recipe
Discover how to make the perfect baked Italian sausage with this easy, flavorful recipe. Ideal for any meal!
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking tray
- Aluminum foil
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Tongs
- Kitchen thermometer (optional but handy!)
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Italian sausages
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 large Red onion sliced
- 2 Bell peppers sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Step 1 – Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures your sausages cook evenly and come out perfectly juicy.
- A well-preheated oven is key to avoiding undercooked sausages.
Step 2 – Prepare the Vegetables
- Slice the red onion and bell peppers.
- Mince the garlic.
- Cutting your veggies into similar sizes ensures they cook uniformly.
Step 3 – Season and Arrange
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the sausages, onions, bell peppers, and garlic with olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange them in a single layer on the baking tray.
- Consistent seasoning is crucial for developing those deep, delicious flavors.
Step 4 – Bake
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, turning the sausages halfway through.
- Check if they’re done: the internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C).
- Turning the sausages ensures they get gorgeously brown all over.
Step 5 – Broil for Finish
- Switch the oven to broil and broil for 2-3 minutes to get them nicely browned.
- Broiling at the end adds a tempting crispness to the sausage skins.
Notes
- For even cooking, don’t overcrowd the tray. Space out the sausages and veggies.
- Pricking sausages before baking can help release fat and prevent them from bursting.