Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner (Italian Sausage & Potatoes)
Updated Aug 27, 2025, Published Nov 18, 2021
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This 30-minute easy Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner with Italian sausage, potatoes, and tomatoes makes a rustic, hearty, and filling one-pan meal perfect for any weeknight dinner or lazy weekend night with friends.
Just like my sheet pan nachos, this is a dish the whole family loves that’s sure to hit the spot every time! Add on one or two easy Italian sausage side dishes for a complete meal.
Quick Look at This Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 6-8 servings
- Dietary Info: Gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free but be sure to check sausage labels to be sure.
- Method: One-pan sheet pan dinner, roasted in the oven.
- Technique: High-heat roasting for crisp, caramelized vegetables and juicy sausage.
- Flavor & Texture: Savory and hearty with tender golden potatoes and juicy sausage coated in rich tomato and herb flavor.
Why you’ll love this one pan meal!
Baked Italian sausage and potatoes is the kind of rustic dish I grew up with—simple ingredients, prepared with love, and full of comforting flavor. The roasted Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and sweet tomatoes remind me of the meals my nonna made for us in the colder months.
It’s an easy one-pan dinner that feels hearty, homey, and perfect for sharing with family any time of year.
Try this other simple dinner, easy chicken and potatoes next!
Made With Amore,
“Love this recipe! We didn’t have leftovers- it all got eaten up! This dish has a delicious flavor. It was easy & I will be making this again & again!“
– Melanie
Table of Contents
- Quick Look at This Recipe
- Why you’ll love this one pan meal!
- Simple Ingredients
- Substitutions and Variations
- How to Make Italian Sausage and Potatoes
- Recipe Tips
- Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe FAQs
- Serving Suggestions
- More Easy Italian Sausage Recipes
- Italian Sausages and Potatoes (Easy Sheet Pan Dinner) Recipe
Simple Ingredients
This Italian sausage and potatoes bake calls for a handful of main ingredients and fresh herbs. You will also love these Classic Italian Dinner Ideas!
- Sausage: I like using classic Italian sausage links for this recipe—mild or spicy both work. In the U.S., Italian sausage is usually pork seasoned with fennel seeds or anise, giving it a savory-sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with roasted vegetables. Look for good-quality links at your grocery store or local butcher.
- Potatoes: For the best texture and flavor, I recommend Yukon Gold potatoes. Their golden flesh is creamy, naturally flavorful, and stays moist and tender when roasted—very similar to the yellow potatoes I grew up with in Sardegna, Italy. If you can’t find Yukon Gold, red potatoes, baby golds, or any small yellow potato variety will also work beautifully. Try these smashed potatoes and aioli sauce too.
- Canned Whole Peeled Tomatoes: Like in my eggplant and tomatoes recipe, high-quality tomatoes make a big difference in flavor. Choose whole peeled tomatoes instead of diced or crushed, which often contain additives and don’t break down as nicely when roasting. My favorite brands are Cento, Tuttorosso, Mutti, and Muir Glen.
- Seasoning: A blend of minced garlic along with dried rosemary, oregano, and thyme is all you need. You can use fresh if you prefer — about 1 teaspoon of each one.
See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions and Variations
The great thing about this Italian sausage and potatoes recipe is that you can really customize it to your liking. There are countless flavor combinations to spice up your sausage and potatoes dinner recipe.
- Swap the Sausage: Use chicken, turkey, beef, pork, bratwurst, or Polish sausage to change up the flavor. You can even use a spicy sausage such as chorizo or spicy Italian sausage. Try my turkey meatballs recipe next.
- Add More Veggies: Try bell peppers (any color), onions, carrots, green beans, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, or sweet potatoes to turn this into a sheet pan sausage and veggies meal. You’ll love my Italian stuffed peppers.
- Turn Up the Heat: Add a pinch or two of red pepper flakes, chili powder, cayenne, Cajun seasoning, or finish with your favorite hot sauce after baking.
- Added Flavor: Add a splash of balsamic vinegar along with the olive oil to season the sausage and potatoes to add a rich flavor to the dish. Similar to the preparation of these roasted portobello mushrooms with balsamic.
Next time around, try this easy skillet Italian sausage and peppers recipe.
How to Make Italian Sausage and Potatoes
Making sausage and potatoes in the oven is super simple. To get started, grab your ingredients, line your baking sheet with foil, and preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Add the prepared potatoes and garlic to your baking sheet. Add the olive oil and toss to coat all sides.
- Arrange the sausage links on top of the potatoes in a single layer.
- Add the tomatoes to the pan and gently toss to combine. Sprinkle with herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 30-35 or until the potatoes are tender enough to pierce with a fork. You can open the oven and stir from time to time to ensure the dish cooks evenly. Serve and mangia!
My Pro Tip
Recipe Tips
- Cooking Time: The cooking time may vary based on the size of your sausages. If they are smaller links (5 in a package), check them after 18 to 20 minutes. If they are larger (3 to 4 in a package), they will likely take closer to 25 minutes.
- Allow Space on the Pan: Make sure not to overcrowd the pan or the Italian sausage and potatoes won’t roast as well in the oven.
- Use Foil on Your Pan: I recommend aluminum foil to line your sheet pan. It keeps the sausage from sticking to the bottom of the pan and makes cleanup much easier. I do not like using parchment paper since it tends to steam the meat and veggies rather than crisp them.
- Storing Tips: Leftover sausage sheet pan dinner will keep for 3-4 days in the refrigerator when stored in an airtight container.
Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe FAQs
I find that the oven is the best method for crisping up the oven roasted potatoes and sausages. Return the sausages and potatoes to a baking sheet and place them in a 350°F preheated oven. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
Absolutely! Place them in a freezer-safe container and store in the freezer for 2-3 months. Thaw them out before reheating in the oven.
No, you don’t. It’s up to your personal preference. Leaving the skin on saves time and gives you nicely crisp edges. Just scrub them clean and cut them evenly so they roast uniformly.
Serving Suggestions
- Pair your sausages and potatoes with some freshly baked Italian focaccia bread and a simple salad like this pear gorgonzola salad for a complete meal.
- You can also add on a simple vegetable side dish like our Italian flat green beans or this grilled eggplant side dish.
- Repurpose your leftovers and turn them into a brand new meal. Slice the sausages and toss with some homemade tomato sauce. Turn them into an Italian sausage sandwich by adding them to bread with some mozzarella cheese, or add them to a plate of freshly cooked al dente pasta.
Italian Sausages and Potatoes (Easy Sheet Pan Dinner)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage, or sausage of choice
- 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 14.5-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, cut into pieces and liquid drained
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and cut in quarters
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with foil. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Add the prepared potatoes and garlic to the baking sheet, add olive oil and toss to coat all sides. Arrange the sausage links on top of the potatoes in a single layer. Add the tomatoes to the pan and gently toss to combine. Sprinkle with herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 30-35, or until potatoes pierce through with a fork. You can open the oven and stir from time to time to ensure the dish cooks evenly. Serve hot. Mangia! (Eat)
Notes
- Cooking Time: The size of your sausages will affect cooking time. Smaller links (about 5 per package) are usually done in 18–20 minutes, while larger ones (3–4 per package) may need closer to 25 minutes.
- Give Everything Space: Don’t overcrowd the pan—spread the sausage and veggies out so they roast evenly and develop that nice golden color.
- Line the Pan: For easy cleanup and the best texture, line your sheet pan with aluminum foil. It prevents sticking and helps everything crisp up. I don’t recommend parchment paper, as it can cause the sausage and vegetables to steam instead of roast.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I made this tonight! I used Walmart Marketplace brand Mild Italian Sausage, Centro brand whole canned Italian tomatoes that I drained slightly then broke up into smaller pieces and small yukon gold potatoes that I cut into 4ths. I also added fresh whole green beans, but otherwise made the recipe as directed. It was amazing! It was easy to assemble and could even be prepped ahead of time and popped into the oven when you’re ready. I will be making this again!
YAY! So happy to hear this. Love your addition of the whole green beans. I want to try that.