Balsamic-Roasted Sausage, Peppers and Potatoes

Serves 6
Ingredients

• 1-1/2 lbs Italian sausage, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices, any type
• 1 lb baby or new potatoes, cubed
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Italian herbs virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon walnut balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 sweet onion, thickly sliced and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Parmesan cheese for grating (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large, shallow baking pan with parchment.
2. Precook the potatoes by arranging them on a flat plate and microwaving on high for 4 minutes. Alternately, you can roast them in the oven by themselves for 7 to 8 minutes.
3. Whisk the balsamic vinegar, olive oil and garlic together in the bottom of a large mixing bowl. Add the sausage, onion, red pepper, green pepper and precooked potatoes.
4. Season with a few grinds of black pepper and a pinch of salt, toss to coat with the balsamic vinegar mixture and transfer to the prepared baking pan.
5. Note: Go easy on the salt as the sausage will flavor the potatoes and peppers during cooking.
6. Roast until the sausage is nicely browned and the potatoes and peppers are tender and lightly caramelized, 25 to 30 minutes. Turn the mixture once with a spatula about halfway through the cooking time for even browning.
7. Plate individual servings and top with grated cheese if desired.