342 calories per serving | Serves 2 | 40 minutes total
One pan. One oven. All the flavor. This is the weeknight dinner that requires almost no effort and delivers every time. Smoked sausage slices roast alongside flame-roasted peppers and onions and fresh butternut squash, all seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs.
It reheats beautifully, making it perfect for seniors who want a wholesome meal that lasts more than one sitting. Hearty, satisfying, and genuinely comforting.
Nutrition tip: Butternut squash is rich in Vitamin A and potassium — two nutrients particularly important for senior immune health and heart function. Swap turkey sausage for smoked sausage to reduce sodium and fat without losing flavor.
Ingredients
• Smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
• Flame roasted peppers and onions
• Fresh butternut squash, cubed
• Garlic powder
• Italian seasoning
• Black pepper
• Cooking spray
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Arrange sausage slices, peppers and onions, and butternut squash in a single layer on a baking sheet.
3. Spray with cooking spray and season evenly with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper.
4. Bake for approximately 35 minutes, until vegetables are tender and sausage is slightly crisped.
5. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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