Sweet Sausage Butternut Squash Bell Pepper Packets

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these Sweet Sausage Butternut Squash Bell Pepper Packets—an easy, foil-packet recipe bursting with flavor and wholesome ingredients. Featuring savory sweet Italian sausages nestled among tender butternut squash and colorful red and yellow bell peppers, this dish gets its irresistible taste from a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of warm cinnamon, garlic powder, and black pepper. Perfectly roasted in the oven or grilled to smoky perfection, these individual packets lock in all the moisture and flavor, delivering a fuss-free, one-pan meal with minimal cleanup. Garnished with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish, these flavor-packed packets are ideal for busy days, meal prep, or even outdoor barbecues. Discover your new favorite dinner idea that’s healthy, flavorful, and ready in just 45 minutes!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 links Sweet Italian sausage
• 3 cups Butternut squash (peeled, seeded, and diced)
• 1 large Red bell pepper (sliced into strips)
• 1 large Yellow bell pepper (sliced into strips)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) or preheat a grill to medium heat.

Step 2

Cut 4 large sheets of aluminum foil, each about 12x18 inches, and set them aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced butternut squash, red and yellow bell peppers, olive oil, honey, cinnamon, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 4

Place one sweet Italian sausage link in the center of each sheet of foil.

Step 5

Divide the vegetable mixture evenly among the four foil sheets, spooning the mixture around each sausage link.

Step 6

Bring the long sides of the foil together and fold them over several times to seal. Then fold in the short ends to create a sealed packet.

Step 7

Place the packets on a baking sheet if cooking in the oven, or directly on the grill if grilling. Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping the packets halfway through, until the sausage is fully cooked (165°F/74°C internal temperature) and the vegetables are tender.

Step 8

Carefully open the packets; steam will escape, so use caution. Transfer contents to plates or serve directly from the foil.

Step 9

Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving for a burst of freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1414.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1596.2

Total Fat 101.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 200.0mg	0%
Sodium 3503.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 133.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.1g	0%
Total Sugars 49.8g
Protein 51.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 480.9mg	0%
Iron 11.3mg	0%
Potassium 4167.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.3%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 32.2%