Ingredients:
- 5 lbs Waxy Potatoes (new potatoes, fingerlings, or Yukon Gold)
- 4 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
- 1 tsp Coarse Sea Salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper, freshly ground, plus more to taste
- 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary, leaves roughly chopped
- 1 lb High-Quality Italian or Cumberland Sausage, links cut into 1.5-inch chunks
- 1 large Red Bell Pepper (Capsicum), chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large Yellow Bell Pepper (Capsicum), chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium Courgette (Zucchini), sliced into thick half-moons
- 1/2 medium Red Onion, cut into thick wedges
- 3 large Cloves Garlic, roughly minced or thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Aged Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Set oven temperature to 200°C (400°F). Line two large, rimmed sheet pans with parchment paper.
- Prep the Potatoes: Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl. Toss them with 2 Tbsp of olive oil, salt, pepper, and chopped rosemary.
- First Bake: Spread the seasoned potatoes evenly across one of the prepared sheet pans. Roast for 15 minutes. This gives them a head start, guaranteeing tenderness.
- Prepare the Vegetables: While the potatoes roast, combine the chopped bell peppers, courgette, red onion wedges, and minced garlic in the second large mixing bowl.
- Season the Vegetables: Toss the vegetables with the remaining 2 Tbsp of olive oil, dried oregano, a generous pinch of salt, and pepper. Ensure the vegetables are lightly coated.
- Prep the Sausage: Cut the sausage links into 1.5-inch chunks.
- Combine and Distribute: After the initial 15-minute potato roast, carefully remove the sheet pan. Transfer the par-cooked potatoes to the second sheet pan.
- Add Sausage and Veg: Distribute the seasoned vegetables and the sausage chunks evenly across both sheet pans, ensuring that no ingredient layer is more than one item deep. Do not overcrowd the pans.
- Second Bake: Return both sheet pans to the oven. Continue roasting for another 20–25 minutes.
- Check for Doneness: The potatoes should be fork-tender, the vegetables slightly caramelised and softened, and the sausage should be fully cooked (reaching 74°C / 165°F internal temperature).
- Finish and Serve: Remove the pans from the oven. Drizzle the entire mixture lightly with the 1 tsp of balsamic vinegar. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.