Description
Hearty Italian sausage and sweet potatoes combine classic comfort ingredients in a rustic sheet pan dinner. Home cooks will enjoy this simple, satisfying meal perfect for weeknight cooking and easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz (397 g) chicken or turkey sausage, cut into ½-inch slices
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into ½-inch cubes
- 2 cups broccoli, cut into ½-inch florets
- 4 medium cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsps minced fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to 400°F (200°C) and generously coat a large baking sheet with non-stick spray or olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Chopping: Slice pan sausage into uniform medallions and dice sweet potatoes into consistent cubes, ensuring broccoli florets are evenly sized for balanced roasting.
- Sauce Creation: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, introducing minced garlic and sautéing until fragrant, then whisk in honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar, simmering until the mixture develops a rich, glossy texture.
- Arrangement: Spread sausage, sweet potatoes, and broccoli across the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, then drizzle the aromatic sauce evenly, gently tossing to coat all ingredients thoroughly.
- Roasting: Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, roasting for 25-30 minutes and rotating midway to achieve uniform caramelization and crisp edges.
- Finishing: Extract from the oven once sweet potatoes are fork-tender and sausage edges are beautifully bronzed, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve piping hot.
Notes
- Slice Uniformly: Cut sausage and sweet potatoes into consistent 1-inch pieces to guarantee even cooking and prevent burning.
- Spread Wisely: Arrange ingredients in a single layer on the baking sheet to ensure proper roasting and achieve crispy edges.
- Watch Sauce Carefully: Simmer sauce on low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent burning and develop a rich, glossy consistency.
- Check Doneness Precisely: Test sweet potato tenderness with a fork and look for slightly crisp sausage edges to confirm the dish is perfectly cooked.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg