Description
Hearty Autumn Sausage Dinner with Roasted Veggies brings German countryside comfort to family tables. Rustic flavors blend perfectly with seasonal produce, creating a simple yet satisfying meal you can savor with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 to 6 Italian sausages (mild or spicy)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 lb (450 g) Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 2 medium apples, cored and sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Crank the oven to a sizzling 425F (220C), positioning the rack centrally. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil to prevent adhesion.
- Prepare Vegetable Medley: In a large mixing bowl, tumble sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, apples, and red onion together. Drizzle with olive oil and dust with rosemary, thyme, smoked paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Massage the seasonings into the vegetables, ensuring thorough coverage.
- Arrange and Roast: Spread the seasoned vegetables across the baking sheet in an even layer, nestling sausages strategically among the colorful landscape. Slide into the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, rotating sausages and stirring vegetables halfway through to encourage uniform caramelization.
- Final Flourish: Once sausages gleam golden-brown and vegetables sport crispy edges, remove from the oven. Optional: Splash with balsamic vinegar, gently tossing to distribute the tangy glaze. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with fresh herbs for a burst of color and aromatic complexity.
Notes
- Optimize Vegetable Chopping: Cut vegetables into uniform sizes to ensure even roasting and consistent cooking throughout the dish.
- Manage Moisture Control: Pat vegetables dry before seasoning to promote better caramelization and prevent soggy roasting results.
- Temperature Precision: Use an instant-read meat thermometer to confirm sausages reach safe internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) without overcooking.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap pork sausages with chicken, turkey, or plant-based alternatives for different dietary preferences while maintaining similar cooking techniques.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg