Italian Chicken Sausage and Peppers

01Method

1. 1

   Position one oven rack in the middle and another in the upper third; heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line two 10x15-inch baking sheets with foil.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, half the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, and half each of the salt and black pepper; spread the mixture onto one of the lined baking sheets.

3. 3

   Place the sheet in the oven and roast for 30 minutes.

4. 4

   While the vegetables roast, brush the bread slices with the remaining olive oil and season with the remaining salt and black pepper, then arrange them on the second baking sheet.

5. 5

   Pull the vegetables from the oven and shift them to one side of the pan; lay the sausage pieces on the cleared portion.

6. 6

   Return to the oven and roast until the vegetables are tender and the sausage is heated through, 10 to 15 minutes, placing the bread sheet in the oven during the final 5 minutes. Scatter fresh oregano over the sausage and vegetables before serving with the bread.