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    Home » Recipes » Paleo and Whole30 Recipes

    Paleo Pesto Sheet Pan Dinner

    Author: Rachel Rivera | Published: May 29, 2020 | Last Modified: Jul 17, 2022

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    Who doesn't love a good sheet pan dinner!? They are so easy and convenient! Many of them are also one pan meals, which make cleanup SO. MUCH. EASIER. Click the pin button below to save for later! You'll definitely want to try this Paleo pesto sheet pan dinner later!

    Pesto

    Pesto from the store contains soybean oil, basil, tree nuts, cheese, garlic, and various spices and additives. Sadly, anyone with a tree nut allergy or dairy intolerance can't eat them! Since I have a tree nut allergy myself, I make my own pesto myself. I also actively avoid soy since it's so problematic, so even if there was a nut free pesto I wouldn't buy any of them with soy on the ingredient list.

    This nut free pesto is easy to make and tastes great! I use it for everything that calls for pesto!

    Alternatively, why not a more unique pesto? Try this recipe for fennel pesto! It contains no soy, tree nuts, or dairy! It's Whole30 compliant and Paleo friendly.

    Budget Friendly

    Another thing I love about this recipe is that it's so budget friendly. It's only 5 ingredients, including the salt! Potatoes are extremely budget friendly, and I feel as if I use them all the time in my paleo or Whole30 cooking! They're extremely versatile, and one of my favorite foods.

    Even if you buy organic potatoes in a five pound bag, you're still usually getting a decent bang for your buck. However, you can just buy the conventional potatoes and peel them. Sadly, potatoes are high on the dirty dozen list put out yearly. Therefore, I just peel the conventional ones to save money and get rid of as many pesticides as I can!

    Equipment

    Need some good sheet pans? Look for ones made of stainless steel, not aluminum! Aluminum is toxic to our bodies, and when heated can get into your food more easily.

    More Whole30 Sheet Pan Dinners

    Looking for more variety and options for sheet pan meals? Check out this list of Healthy Sheet Pan Dinners!

    Sheet Pan Paleo Pesto Dinner

    Rachel Rivera
    This is a one pan, paleo dinner made with Italian sausage and veggies flavored with pesto!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Italian
    Servings 4

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 large potatoes chopped
    • 1 onion chopped
    • ½ cup pesto
    • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
    • 1 lb. Italian Sausage

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400F degrees.
    • Chop the potatoes and onion and place on the sheet pan.
    • Mix together with the pesto thoroughly, and spread the veggies apart as much as possible.
    • Place the Italian sausage on the sheet pan.
    • Bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the sausages reach 165F internally.
    Keyword Italian Sausage, one pan, pesto, Sheet Pan

    Lifestyle Friendly Paleo Pesto Sheet Pan Dinner

    If you're doing the Whole30, add this to your weeknight dinner meal plan! It's fast and easy, and hits all the Whole30 requirements. Shoprite Markets have storebrand sausage that is Whole30 compliant, but be sure to check the label because you never know when a recipe gets updated! Another good brand is Lamberti's, which is based in New Haven, CT. It's sugar free and Whole30 compatible!

    This meal is also paleo friendly. Some paleo followers debate if white potatoes are paleo or not. The final decision is up to you, however most people against white potatoes are following older, sometimes even outdated paleo literature. Many modern Paleo leaders have accepted white potatoes into the paleo world.

    I also love that this meal is high in fat. Fat keeps you full longer since it's the last thing to leave the digestive tract. Oils are high in fat, and since pesto is oil based, you're getting in a lot of fat right there! I like to serve it with even extra pesto and soak up all that garlicky goodness!

    The pesto also has lots of garlic, great for immunity!

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    Paleo Pesto Sheet Pan Dinner Image

    Note- this post contains some affiliate links, which earn me a small commision at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!

    Did you make this meal? Leave me a comment and a rating below! I'd love to hear youf feedback.

    Feel free to take a picture and tag me on Instagram! I love seeing your recreations!

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    1. Gina says

      June 09, 2020 at 10:52 am

      Pesto is so yummy! This looks delicious!

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      • thecleanhappylife says

        June 09, 2020 at 1:33 pm

        Thank you!!

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