Oven Roasted Autumn Medley

Ingredients

• 1 red onion ($0.44)
• 1 lb. sweet potato ($1.07)
• 2 apples ($0.76)
• 8 oz. sweet Italian sausage ($1.40)
• 2 Tbsp olive oil ($0.32)
• 1 tsp dried basil ($0.10)
• 1 tsp rubbed sage ($0.10)
• 1 tsp dried rosemary ($0.10)
• 1/2 tsp salt ($0.02)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly cracked, $0.02)
• 1 Tbsp parsley (fresh, chopped (optional) $0.11)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Core and dice the apples into 1-inch pieces. Peel and dice the sweet potato and red onion into 1-inch pieces.
2. Place the chopped apples, onions, sweet potatoes, and Italian sausage links on a large 9x13-inch baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil over top, then add the basil, sage, rosemary, salt, and freshly cracked pepper. Toss until everything is well coated in oil and herbs.
3. Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and roast for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove the baking sheet and use tongs to transfer the sausage to a cutting board. Slice the sausage into medallions, then add them back to the baking sheet. Return the baking sheet to the oven.
4. Roast the autumn medley for another 20 minutes, or until it reaches your desired level of browning. Top with chopped parsley for garnish after roasting, then serve.