Sausage, Pepper & Onion Sheet Pan Dinner

This Sausage, Pepper, and Onion Sheet Pan Dinner brings bold Bianco flavor to your table with simple, no fuss prep, created in partnership with J Squared Eatz. Juicy Italian chicken sausage roasts alongside peppers and onions until perfectly caramelized, then gets a bright lift from a quick basil aioli. Everything cooks on one pan for an easy, delicious meal you can rely on for weeknight dinners, and it is just as crowd pleasing when you are hosting or celebrating.

Prep Time: 20–25 minutes | Cook Time: 15–20 minutes | Total Time: 35–45 minutes

Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS

Sheet Pan Ingredients

• 5 Bianco & Sons Italian chicken sausages
• 1 lb baby potatoes (red or yellow)
• 3–4 tbsp EVOO
• 1 red pepper
• 1 yellow pepper
• 1 green Italian (Cubanelle) pepper
• 1 red onion
• Salt & black pepper, to taste

Basil Aioli

• ½ cup mayo
• 1 tbsp sour cream
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• ¼ cup basil, roughly chopped
• Zest of 1 lemon + juice of half
• Salt & freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

METHOD

1. Preheat & Parboil the Potatoes
   1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
   2. Add baby potatoes to a pot, cover with cold water (helps them cook evenly), and season with a large pinch of salt.
   3. Bring to a simmer and cook until fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
2. Make the Basil Aioli
   1. In a quart container, combine mayo, sour cream, Dijon, lemon zest and juice, grated garlic, and chopped basil.
   2. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth (a food processor works too).
   3. Season with salt and pepper.
   4. Transfer aioli to a squeeze bottle or deli container and refrigerate until serving.
3. Prep the Vegetables
   1. Cut the onion into 1-inch quarters or “petals”; add to a large bowl.
   2. Slice all peppers into strips and add to the same bowl.
   3. Toss with EVOO and season with salt and pepper.
4. Prepare the Sheet Pan
   1. Once potatoes are tender, place an empty sheet pan in the oven for 2–4 minutes to heat.
   2. Drain potatoes and pat dry.
   3. Remove hot pan (carefully) and add 2–3 tbsp EVOO, then return to the oven for another minute to heat the oil.
   4. Pull the hot, oiled pan out again and place it on a heat-safe surface.
5. Build the Sheet Pan Dinner
   1. Add the whole baby potatoes to the hot pan and gently smash them to about ¼-inch thickness using a flat tool (espresso tamper, glass, or small plate).
   2. Space them out so they crisp instead of steam.
   3. Add the Bianco & Sons chicken sausages to the pan, evenly spaced.
   4. Scatter the peppers and onions around the open spaces.
6. Roast
   1. Roast at 425°F for 10 minutes.
   2. Check for browning; flip potatoes if desired.
   3. Continue roasting for 5–10 more minutes, or until sausages are cooked through and vegetables are caramelized.
   4. Remove pan from oven and let cool slightly.

TO SERVE

• Drizzle the basil aioli over everything while warm.
• Serve family-style or plate individually.
• Mangia!