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    Oven Baked Italian Sausage with Parsnips, Apples, and Onions

    Published: Dec 13, 2020 · Modified: Aug 12, 2022 · by Debra with Leave a Comment · 1097 words. About 6 minutes to read this article. · This post contains affiliate links

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    This easy oven baked Italian sausage recipe is made with just five ingredients in one pan, and it's ready in about an hour. Just slice a few things, then let the amazing flavors come together in the oven.

    Oven baked italian sausage with apples, parsnips and onions in a cast iron skillet.

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    This oven baked Italian sausage recipe is so easy, it seems too good to be true. Barely any slicing or prepping, and hardly any effort. Can't be good. Oh, but it is!

    All you have to do is coarsely chop 2 apples and 2 onions, and use a vegetable peeler for the parsnips. It really is almost no prep work. And if this combination isn't the definition of cozy fall flavors, I don't know what is.

    The true beauty of this recipe lies in the way the parsnips are presented. We're going to use a peeler to slice them into ribbons, leaving the core behind. A genius idea that takes no time at all. They soften and sweeten, but also get crispy and brown around the edges.

    I love this sausage bake for a Saturday night in, watching movies on the couch. It's an easy one-pan dinner that's full of sweet, roasty, toasty flavors, and I really don't know how you can say no. So don't.

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    Four whole parsnips.

    Ingredients

    • Parsnips: They are one of my favorite veggies, and I cook them all the time. But here's the rub - they can vary WILDLY in size, and sometimes in shape, as you can see from this photo. So when you're shopping, look for 4 parsnips that are about the size of large carrots. That should do you.
    • Apples: Choose a sweet apple like Fuji or Gala to complement the sweetness of the onions.
    • Italian sausage: I went for a mild Italian sausage here, again, to let the sweetness of the other ingredients shine. But you can use a spicy one if you prefer.
    • Red onions: We need red onions for their sweetness, and we'll cut them into big chunks, so they are the same size as the apple slices.
    • Apple cider vinegar: To add just a touch of brightness and acidity to set off the sweetness of the veggies.
    • Kosher salt and black pepper: These are the only other seasonings you need!
    Three red apples.

    Instructions

    Adapted from Jamie Oliver's Sausage Bake recipe

    Makes 2 - 3 servings

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Set a 12" oven-proof skillet over medium high heat and add one tablespoon of olive oil.

    Sliced onions on a cutting board with a knife.

    Using a good chef's knife, slice the onions into wedges and separate the petals.

    Caramelized red onions in a cast iron skillet.

    Once the oil is hot, add the onions to the pan and stir occasionally until they begin to caramelize, 10-15 minutes.

    Sliced apples on a cutting board with a knife.

    While the onions cook, chop the apples into wedges.

    Shaved parsnips on a cutting board with a vegetable peeler.

    Using a vegetable peeler, peel the skin away from the parsnips. Then use the peeler to slice them into ribbons. Stop once you get to the woody core of the parsnip.

    Caramelized red onions and apples in a cast iron skillet.

    Once the onions have caramelized, add the apples and one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to the pan and stir to combine. Turn off the heat and season with salt and pepper.

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    Pile the parsnip strips on top of the apple mixture, and season with a little more salt and pepper. Place Italian sausages on top and bake for 20 minutes. Flip the sausages over and bake for 20 minutes more.

    Tips

    • A 12-inch skillet is the best sized pan for this dish. Any smaller and your veggies won't brown properly.
    • Don't overcrowd the pan with parsnip strips. I've suggested four parsnips placed in an even, but fairly thin, layer. If you have too many, they'll just get mushy.
    • Depending upon the size of the sausages, your cook time might be a little less or a little more. When you check them at 20 minutes, you should be able to gauge how much more time you'll need.

    Related Recipes

    • Sheet Pan Italian Sausages with Roasted Root Vegetables and Arugula are another great idea for an easy meal.
    • For heartier fare, try Italian Sausage with Creamy Polenta and Cannelini Beans. It makes a Sunday dinner grandma would be proud of.

    Recipe

    Oven baked italian sausage with apples, parsnips and onions in a cast iron skillet.

    Oven Baked Italian Sausage with Parsnips, Apples, and Onions

    This easy oven baked sausage recipe is made with just five ingredients, in one pan, and it's ready in less than an hour.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose
    Keyword: oven baked sausage
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 55 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 3
    Calories: 813kcal

    Equipment

    • chef's knife
    • cutting board
    • 12" cast iron skillet
    • silicone spatula
    • vegetable peeler

    Ingredients

    • 16 oz Italian sausage
    • 4 parsnips
    • 2 sweet red apples such as fuji or gala
    • 2 red onions
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Set an oven-proof skillet over medium high heat and add one tablespoon of olive oil.
    • Slice the onions into wedges and separate the petals. When the oil is hot, add the onions to the pan and stir occasionally until they begin to caramelize, 10-15 minutes.
    • While the onions cook, chop the apples into wedges, leaving the core behind.
    • Using a vegetable peeler, peel the skin away from the parsnips. Then use the peeler to slice them into ribbons. Stop once you get to the woody core of the parsnip.
    • When the onions have caramelized, add the apples and one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to the pan and stir to combine. Turn off the heat and season with salt and pepper.
    • Pile the parsnip strips on top of the apple mixture, and season with a little more salt and pepper. Place sausages on top and bake for 20 minutes. Flip the sausages over and bake for 20 minutes more.

    Notes

     
    • Use a 12" ovenproof skillet for this recipe, I used my Lodge cast iron skillet. Any smaller and you'll overcrowd the parsnips and they won't brown, any bigger and you might overcook/burn the parsnips and onions. 
    • Parsnips vary wildly in size and shape, so look for some that are the size of large carrots. You don't want a super-thick layer of parsnips or they'll just get mushy, not roasted and browned. This is really a perfectly proportioned recipe. (Believe me, I tried. I wanted more parsnips and tried it with 6, but it just didn't work.) 
    • Depending on the size of your sausages, your cooking time might vary slightly. Just check them at 20 minutes and you should be able to tell. 
     
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 813kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 1130mg | Potassium: 1394mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 66IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 3mg

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