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Sheet-Pan High-Heat Italian Sausage & Crispy Smashed White Beans

Sheet-Pan High-Heat Italian Sausage & Crispy Smashed White Beans

High-heat roasting at 450°F turns humble canned white beans into delightfully crunchy, flavor-packed nuggets that soak up all the savory Italian sausage juices. Paired with sweet blistered peppers and a splash of bright red wine vinegar, this 30-minute sheet-pan dinner is weeknight perfection.

Elena Reyes
Elena Reyes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
4
easy
dinner
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Timeline

33 minutes
0m10m20m30m
Preheat Oven & Pan
5m
Smash Beans & Prep
7m
Season & Spread
3m
High-Heat Roast
18m
Finish & Serve

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Sweet or spicy Italian sausage links(cut into 1/2-inch coins)
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) Cannellini beans(rinsed, drained, and dried thoroughly)
  • 2 medium Bell peppers(1 red and 1 yellow, cut into thin strips)
  • 1 medium Red onion(cut into 1/2-inch wedges)
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp Freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp Fresh flat-leaf parsley(finely chopped)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Lightly grease a large rimmed sheet pan with cooking spray or a drop of olive oil.

    5 min

    Tip: Getting the oven blazing hot is essential for getting the beans crispy and roasting the veggies fast without turning them to mush.

  2. 2

    Drain 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans and roll them thoroughly in paper towels until completely dry. Scatter them across the sheet pan and use the flat bottom of a heavy glass or measuring cup to gently press down until each bean smashes open flat. Slice 1 lb sweet or spicy Italian sausage links into 1/2-inch coins. Cut 2 medium bell peppers into thin strips and slice 1 medium red onion into wedges.

    7 min

    Tip: Don't skip drying the beans! Moisture is the enemy of crispiness.

  3. 3

    Add the sliced sausage, bell peppers, and red onion to the sheet pan around the smashed beans. Drizzle everything with 2 tbsp olive oil, then sprinkle evenly with 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper. Use your hands or tongs to toss the sausage and veggies, then spread everything out into a single, un-crowded layer.

    3 min

    Tip: Make sure the smashed beans aren't piled on top of each other so hot air can hit every edge.

  4. 4

    Roast in the center of the oven at 450°F for 18 to 20 minutes, giving the pan a shake or flipping the sausage coins halfway through, until the sausage is nicely browned, the peppers are blistered, and the smashed white beans are golden and crunchy.

    18 min

    Tip: The sausage drippings will render right onto the pan and fry the bottoms of those smashed white beans. Pure flavor genius.

  5. 5

    Remove the sheet pan from the oven. Immediately splash 1 tbsp red wine vinegar over the hot sausage and vegetables, then garnish with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley. Serve warm right off the pan!

    2 min

    Tip: That quick splash of vinegar right out of the oven cuts through the richness of the sausage and wakes up all the flavors.

Chef's Notes

If you love a little extra heat, swap sweet Italian sausage for hot Italian sausage or add a pinch of red pepper flakes before roasting. This dish is fabulous as-is, but if you have a chunk of crusty bread lying around, drag it across the pan juices—you won't regret it!

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Sheet-Pan High-Heat Italian Sausage & Crispy Smashed White Beans take to make?

Sheet-Pan High-Heat Italian Sausage & Crispy Smashed White Beans takes about 30 minutes total. That includes 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings.

What skill level is needed for Sheet-Pan High-Heat Italian Sausage & Crispy Smashed White Beans?

This recipe is rated easy — it's beginner-friendly and straightforward.

What ingredients do I need for Sheet-Pan High-Heat Italian Sausage & Crispy Smashed White Beans?

The main ingredients are: Sweet or spicy Italian sausage links, Cannellini beans, Bell peppers, Red onion, Olive oil, Dried oregano, Garlic powder, Kosher salt, Freshly cracked black pepper, Red wine vinegar, Grated Parmesan cheese, Fresh flat-leaf parsley.

What type of meal is Sheet-Pan High-Heat Italian Sausage & Crispy Smashed White Beans?

Sheet-Pan High-Heat Italian Sausage & Crispy Smashed White Beans is categorized as: dinner.