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Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage Tortellini.

This sheet pan smoked sausage tortellini is the perfect easy weeknight dish. Smoked turkey sausage, sweet peppers, onions and cheese tortellini come together for a simple but delicious dinner that takes 30 minutes. Yum! Dinner is here! It wouldn’t be September without a smoked sausage sheet pan meal! This smoked sausage tortellini is super easy, […]

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Dinner is here!

sheet pan smoked sausage tortellini and vegetables

It wouldn’t be September without a smoked sausage sheet pan meal! This smoked sausage tortellini is super easy, delicious and satisfying. It’s the ideal busy weeknight dinner when you aren’t sure what else to make.

sheet pan smoked sausage tortellini and vegetables

If you’re been around for a while, you might know that Eddie and I say that my smoked sausage sheet pan meals are what I make when I don’t feel like making dinner. My easy-way-out meals. The dish I make when I want to throw everything on a pan and go!

sheet pan smoked sausage tortellini and vegetables

It’s not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it’s a good thing! I can throw together a meal that we really like in minutes.

So this is like that, but with cheese tortellini. And it is DIVINE.

sheet pan smoked sausage tortellini and vegetables

Let me tell you how much my family absolutely FREAKED OUT over this recipe. The first time I made it, I almost had to make a second sheet pan. It is that good.

And simple.

Embarrassingly easy!

sheet pan smoked sausage tortellini and vegetables

Now here’s the thing. It is slightly high maintenance, because while the sausage and vegetables are in the oven, I’m going to make you cook the tortellini.

Sure, you could throw it right on the sheet pan. I have tried that many times. Sometimes it works great. Other times it’s dried out and not ideal. In my testing, I’ve determined that the best thing you can do is boil the tortellini for those few minutes (less than five!) and THEN toss them right on the pan.

Sure, it requires an extra pot to boil. But it’s done quickly.

And it makes the meal that much better!

sheet pan smoked sausage tortellini and vegetables

Anytime I cook with smoked sausage, I think… wow, that is not pretty. This dish doesn’t look like much, but it tastes like everything. If you want to add even more color, then try the tricolor cheese tortellini.

The best part is that you can also add in any other vegetables you may love. Make it a clean out of the fridge meal; change things up based on the seasons. (more…)

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Sheet Pan Pancakes

Sheet Pan Pancakes
Say goodbye to the morning rush with these incredible Sheet Pan Pancakes! Perfectly fluffy and delicious, these pancakes are a game-changer for breakfast meal prep. Just pour the batter into a sheet pan, bake, and you’re done! …

Sheet Pan Pancakes

Say goodbye to the morning rush with these incredible Sheet Pan Pancakes! Perfectly fluffy and delicious, these pancakes are a game-changer for breakfast meal prep. Just pour the batter into a sheet pan, bake, and you’re done! Whether you like your pancakes plain or loaded with toppings, this easy recipe allows you to customize each…

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Sheet Pan Pizza

Here’s how to make our favorite sheet pan pizza! This easy method makes the equivalent of 3 medium pizzas right…

Here’s how to make our favorite sheet pan pizza! This easy method makes the equivalent of 3 medium pizzas right in a sheet pan. It’s great for serving for a crowd and requires no special equipment.

Why we love this recipe

What’s the easiest way to make pizza? Sheet pan pizza! This style of pizza is what we use when we want to serve a crowd, because it’s just so simple and satisfying.

This recipe makes a big pan that’s the equivalent of three medium pizzas! The best part is you don’t need any special equipment like pizza stones or peels, and you don’t even have to shape the dough. Plus, it’s even quicker than our Pan Pizza or Focaccia Pizza.

As two pizza experts and cookbook authors, we’ve found this sheet pan pizza is truly a lifesaver for entertaining. We’ve made this so many times to impress friends and family. We hope you’ll love it as much as we do!

How to make sheet pan pizza: an overview

Sheet pan pizza is a style of pizza where you make the dough in a sheet pan, instead of stretching it into a circle like traditional Italian pizza dough. There’s no need for a pizza stone because you bake it right in the pan. Because it’s so simple, this method is great for pizza beginners.

The sheet pan pizza is even quicker than our pan pizza or focaccia pizza, making it our top choice when it comes to easy weeknight pizza recipes. You’ll need 1 hour and 15 minutes of prep time, then 15 minutes to bake.

Make the dough	15 minutes, active
Roll the dough and rest (Proof 1)	15 minutes, inactive
Rest the dough again (Proof 2)	45 minutes, inactive
Bake the pizza	15 minutes (6 minutes without toppings, 6 to 8 with toppings)

The keys to sheet pan pizza

This sheet pan pizza has two rest or proof times, and then two bake times. Here’s why:

Two proofs (rests) makes the most fluffy dough texture. The longer you proof pizza dough, the fluffier and better texture it gets. We’ve optimized this recipe to be very fast, so you won’t want to shorten any of the proof times. It’s essential for making the best crust! (Focaccia pizza has even thicker crust and even longer rest times.)
Bake the crust without toppings, then add toppings and bake more. This makes the pizza crust crispy on the outsides and fluffy in the middle. It’s not a standard way to cook pizza, but once you try it you’ll appreciate the method.

A pizza that’s 3 in 1

Another great feature of this sheet pizza: it’s the equivalent of 3 pizzas in 1! That means you don’t have to make separate pizzas for the family. Just make this one sheet pan, and it’s enough for everyone.

To make sure everyone is happy, you can use different toppings on different parts of the pizza! Divide it in half, or try 3 sections with different toppings.

Topping ideas for sheet pan pizza

You can top this sheet pan pizza in so many ways! In the recipe below, we used our fan-favorite pizza sauce recipe, then topped it with smoked mozzarella cheese and fresh mozzarella. You can also top it with seasoned baby arugula, like this arugula pizza! Here are some of our other favorite pizza topping ideas:

Make the perfect Margherita Pizza.
Go spicy with Jalapeno Pizza.
Ditch the pizza sauce for Shrimp Pizza, Ricotta Pizza, White Pizza or Spinach Pizza.
Go classic with Homemade Cheese Pizza or Pesto Pizza.
Try delicious Taco Pizza.

Homemade Margherita Pizza

Pesto Pizza Recipe

Best Ever Taco Pizza

White Pizza (Pizza Bianca)

Dietary notes

This sheet pan pizza recipe is vegetarian.

Frequently asked questions

What size sheet pan should I use for this recipe?

A standard half sheet pan (18×13 inches) works great. If you have a smaller or larger pan, you can adjust the dough recipe accordingly.

Do I need to pre-bake the dough?

Yes it’s recommended to pre-bake the dough for a few minutes before adding the toppings. This helps to prevent it from getting soggy.

What kind of cheese is best for sheet pan pizza?

Whole milk mozzarella is a classic choice, as it melts beautifully. You can also experiment with other cheeses like provolone, cheddar, or even a sprinkle of parmesan.

How do I prevent my pizza from sticking to the pan?

Make sure to grease the pan well with olive oil or nonstick spray before stretching out the dough. You can also use parchment paper for an extra layer of protection.

Sheet Pan Pizza

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Author: Sonja Overhiser
Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Yield: 12 pieces

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Here’s how to make our favorite sheet pan pizza! This easy method makes the equivalent of 3 medium pizzas right in a sheet pan. It’s great for serving for a crowd and requires no special equipment.

Ingredients

For the pizza dough*

375 grams (3 cups) all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon instant or active dry yeast
1 teaspoon each dried oregano and garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
264 grams (1 cup – 2 tablespoons) warm water
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for the sheet

For the pizza toppings

1 ¼ cup pizza sauce (purchased or our favorite Easy Pizza Sauce)
1 cup (3 ounces) shredded smoked mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
Optional topping: 4 cups (3 ounces) baby arugula, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

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Instructions

Make the dough (5 minutes): In a large bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, yeast, kosher salt, oregano and garlic powder. Add the warm water and olive oil and stir until flour is incorporated.
Knead the dough (8 minutes): Knead the dough by pushing with the base of your palm, then reforming it into a ball. Continue kneading for 8 minutes until the dough feels pillowy and has a smooth, stretchy exterior. If the dough is very sticky, add a small amount of flour while kneading. Alternatively: attach the dough hook to a stand mixer and start the mixer on medium-low speed, then allow the mixer to knead for 8 minutes.
Roll out and rest the dough in a 13″ x 18″ sheet pan (15 minutes): Using floured hands, gently shape the dough into a boule (ball shape) by folding the dough under itself. Add a light sprinkle of flour to the boule. Then roll out dough on floured surface to roughly the shape of the sheet pan. Brush 3 tablespoons olive oil on the bottom and sides of a standard 13″x 18″ sheet pan. Add the dough and brush it lightly with oil. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and rest for 15 minutes to relax the dough.
Rest the dough again (45 minutes): Press the dough back into the corners of the pan so it evenly covers the pan. Cover with a towel and rest at room temperature for 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 500F.
Bake the pizza dough* without toppings: After the 45 minute rest, bake the pizza dough for 6 minutes without sauce and toppings.
Add the toppings and bake again: Remove the dough from the oven. Add the pizza sauce, smoked mozzarella, fresh mozzarella (torn into pieces), and Parmesan cheese, and top with a few pinches of kosher salt. Take care, since the pan will be hot! Bake for 6 to 8 minutes until the cheese is melted and lightly brown.
Serve: If using, in a small bowl, mix the baby arugula with the olive oil and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt. Sprinkle the pizza with torn basil, then add the arugula on top. Cut into pieces with a knife (a pizza cutter doesn’t get all the way to the pan edges) and serve immediately.

Category: Main Dish
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegetarian

Baked Italian Sausage

Baked Italian Sausage
Dinner doesn’t get much easier (or tastier) than this baked Italian sausage and veggie sheet pan dinner! Italian sausage, crispy potatoes, sweet peppers, and juicy tomatoes all roast together in perfect harmony. It’s a…

Baked Italian Sausage

Dinner doesn’t get much easier (or tastier) than this baked Italian sausage and veggie sheet pan dinner! Italian sausage, crispy potatoes, sweet peppers, and juicy tomatoes all roast together in perfect harmony. It’s a one-pan wonder that’s perfect for feeding a crowd or a flavorful weeknight meal. Oven Baked Italian Sausages — The Perfect One…

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Sheet Pan Cheeseburger Pasta.

This sheet pan cheeseburger pasta is a weeknight meal that we all enjoy! Baked farfalle topped with melty cheddar and cheeseburger beef – it’s a delight! So flavorful, chewy and even light. Add it to the list! Um, hi. I made dinner! This sheet pan cheeseburger pasta is made with tender bow ties, ground beef, […]

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Um, hi. I made dinner!

This sheet pan cheeseburger pasta is made with tender bow ties, ground beef, melty cheddar and your favorite burger toppings.

It tastes like heaven!

Can you tell that I’m having a moment with cheeseburger flavors?

I am and I love it!

Cheeseburger tacos, stuffed sweet potatoes, salad, meatballs, tostadas and more. Can’t get enough.

It’s such a nostalgic and comforting flavor. Full of summer vibes too!

sheet pan cheeseburger pasta

This is just one more way to enjoy it. And it may seem a little odd, but it totally works. It’s a nice switch up to pasta if you’re looking to make something unique with classic flavors.

sheet pan cheeseburger pasta

Now, the main reason that I love this is because unlike other hamburger helper-like meals, this pasta is actually quite light.

I’ve made the version in a skillet before and it’s very rich and cheesy and cozy and comforting. Super delicious.

This pasta bake is not creamy. It’s not overly cheesy, but it does have lots of melted white cheddar! It has all the flavors of that classic cheeseburger dish – the seasoned ground beef, melty cheese and even tomatoes and onions.

At the same time, it isn’t heavy! And I love that because it’s a nice switch.

This is something you can make and serve with a greens salad and you actually feel perfectly satisfied once you’re done.

sheet pan cheeseburger pasta

On that same note, my kids go wild for it.

So it’s a crowd pleaser all around.

sheet pan cheeseburger pasta

You can also switch this up in many ways. First, you can use ground beef or ground turkey. You can also use different variations of cheese.

Another great idea is to throw in some of your favorite burger toppings. Caramelized onions or mushrooms? Go for it.

Heck, even if you want to pile this pasta on TOP of a bed of greens, it will work. That’s delish too! (more…)

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Roasted Chickpeas with Sweet Peppers and Feta.

I love these roasted chickpeas with tomatoes and sweet peppers. They are savory, sweet and so delicious – super satisfying when served with pita, in salads or on top of grain bowls. Easy, versatile and perfect for leftovers! Hello, best dinner ever! These sheet pan roasted chickpeas and tomatoes with sweet peppers is something I […]

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Hello, best dinner ever!

roasted chickpeas with tomatoes and sweet peppers

These sheet pan roasted chickpeas and tomatoes with sweet peppers is something I am making on repeat. It’s delicious. Super roasty, savory, topped with tangy crumbled feta and is SO good scooped up with warm pita bread.

I could eat it every single day.

roasted chickpeas with tomatoes and sweet peppers

This meal is funny, because it doesn’t exactly look like anything special.

But it tastes AMAZING.

When I tell you that I could make a pan of this and enjoy it for the next few meals, it’s no exaggeration.

It’s savory, sweet, can be eaten in a multitude of ways and tastes incredible.

roasted chickpeas with tomatoes and sweet peppers

Plus, it’s pretty easy too! You throw everything on the sheet pan, roast it and then top it with some creamy feta.

I mean, oh my gosh.

roasted chickpeas with tomatoes and sweet peppers

The original recipe comes from the NYT and it focuses on big pieces of feta. I like to add in sweet peppers (we are obsessed with them, using them in every way possible) and top everything with crumbled feta instead. This spreads out the cheese so every bite gets some.

Spread the love! Of the cheese.

When I had this in mind for dinner, all I could think of was my warm, fluffy pita. I LOVE making this and it’s super simple to do.

BEST decision ever.

whole wheat pita

Scooping this up with warm pita is incredible. You can eat it taco-style or even use the pita as a flatbread. Or! You can use the chickpea vegetable mixture as a dip and drag is through the sheet pan, because the flavors on that pan are out of this world.

Trust me!

roasted chickpeas with tomatoes and sweet peppers

This is how easy it is:

Throw the following things on a sheet pan:

Whole cherry tomatoes

Sliced sweet peppers

Sliced shallots

Chickpeas (from two cans, that you’ve drained and rinsed)

That’s it! I drizzle on olive oil, lots of salt and pepper and even a little garlic powder.

Then I roast the heck out of them. Yes, the pan is crowded. Yes, the vegetables will sort of steam instead of get crispy – but in this case, it’s a good thing. The tomatoes burst, the peppers get soft and sweet, the chickpeas take on ALL the flavor. (more…)

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Irish Cheddar Roasted Cauliflower.

Irish cheddar roasted cauliflower is a satisfying, flavorful dish that is drizzled with chimichurri. Sharp cheddar, golden, tender cauliflower and bright herbs with lots of garlic is the key to any heart! What’s cheesy and crisp and delicious all over?! The most wonderful cauliflower you’re ever going to make! This cauliflower is roasted until golden […]

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What’s cheesy and crisp and delicious all over?!

irish cheddar roasted cauliflower

The most wonderful cauliflower you’re ever going to make!

This cauliflower is roasted until golden and tender, covered in melty Irish cheddar cheese and drizzled with chimichurri to finish it off. It’s super flavorful and a fabulous dish to add to your repertoire.

irish cheddar roasted cauliflower

This is my kind of dish for Saint Patrick’s Day!

It may be a cop out, because I will put Irish cheddar on just about anything. That makes it Irish, right?

I like to think so.

irish cheddar roasted cauliflower

This cauliflower is covered in spices (my faves! Smoked paprika and garlic powder) and roasted. I guess we could call it a cauliflower “steak,” but I have just never loved that. Regardless, I roast a big slab of cauliflower until golden and charred and tender and crunchy along the edges.

Then! Then comes the cheese.

irish cheddar roasted cauliflower

I sprinkle some sharp Irish cheddar cheese all over the cauliflower slabs and throw the pan back into the oven. It only takes a few minutes for that cheese to get super melty and bubbly, because the cauliflower is already hot!

Pro tip: the golden, crunchy stuck-to-the-pan cheese is always the best.

irish cheddar roasted cauliflower

When it comes out of the oven, I drizzle it with chimichurri. It’s super easy to make while the cauliflower roasts and it’s foolproof.

I love making chimichurri and have it on hand often. Eddie absolutely LOVES it with chicken and steak – even shrimp. I also stir it into grains like rice, couscous, quinoa and more. It’s a great fridge staple.

irish cheddar roasted cauliflower

This combo is so incredibly delicious. It’s savory and cheesy. Refreshing and bright from the herbs and vinegar. Slightly tangy with a bite, thanks to the garlic. It’s just really good all around.

irish cheddar roasted cauliflower

It’s an excellent side dish, but I could easily enjoy this as a main dish with a salad or beans or something on the side. And it’s satisfying and filling. And because the cauliflower slabs are big and covered in cheese (hello!), it feels like a hearty meal.

Which it is! (more…)

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Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken Meatballs & Broccoli.

These buffalo chicken meatballs are baked on a sheet pan with broccoli florets for the perfect meal! Drizzle with wing sauce and my greek yogurt blue cheese dressing for an extra pop of flavor! Easy meals are the name of the game right now! These buffalo chicken meatballs are filled with flavor and roasted on […]

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These buffalo chicken meatballs are baked on a sheet pan with broccoli florets for the perfect meal! Drizzle with wing sauce and my greek yogurt blue cheese dressing for an extra pop of flavor!

Easy meals are the name of the game right now!