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This Mediterranean sausage tray bake turns a pack of snags into a proper dinner with barely any effort. The sausages bake on top of a garlicky tomato base while the capsicum and onion soften underneath, and a handful of fresh basil at the end lifts the whole thing.

It comes together in about 35 minutes, feeds four, and is cheap and filling. Serve it with whatever you have, rice, potatoes or just some crusty bread to mop up the sauce.

Why You’ll Love It

This turns a pack of sausages into a real dinner. It’s one tray with easy clean up, ready in about 35 minutes, budget-friendly and filling, and easy to make your own with whatever sausages you like.

The Shortcut That Makes It Work

The sausages do the heavy lifting. They bring all the flavour, so you just sit them on a tray of tomato and veg and let the oven do the rest. One tray, no fuss.

Handy Tips

Turn the sausages halfway through so they colour on both sides. Stir the basil through right at the end so it stays fresh and green. If you like a thicker sauce, give it a few extra minutes in the oven uncovered.

Make It Suit Your House

Use any sausage you like, beef, pork or chicken all work here. Add more veg to the base, zucchini or mushrooms are good, to stretch it further. Make it vegetarian with plant-based sausages and vegetable stock powder.

What To Serve With It

Serve it with rice, mashed or roast potatoes, or crusty bread. A simple green salad on the side makes it a full meal.

Leftovers

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat until piping hot.

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Mediterranean Sausage Tray Bake

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Juicy, herby sausages meet sweet capsicum and tangy tomatoes in this Mediterranean Tray Bake! One tray, big flavours, and barely any clean-up — your new weeknight winner!
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prep time Prep Time 10 minutes
setting time Cook Time
 25 minutes
total time Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Recipes
Cuisine: Australian
Calories: 442
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Ingredients
 

  • 400 g crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp crushed garlic
  • 1 tbsp beef stock powder
  • 2 tsp dried or fresh thyme
  • 1 diced red onion
  • 1 diced capsicum
  • Salt and pepper
  • 6 thick beef sausages
  • Olive oil
  • 1 bunch basil

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C.
  2. In a baking tray, mix together the crushed tomatoes, garlic, beef stock powder, and thyme.
  3. Scatter the diced red onion and capsicum over the tomato mixture.
  4. Arrange the sausages on top and drizzle a little olive oil over them.
  5. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, then take the tray out and turn the sausages.
  6. Put the tray back in the oven and bake for another 15 minutes.
  7. Remove the sausages, add in the roughly chopped basil leaves, and give everything a good stir.
  8. Serve and enjoy with your choice of rice, potatoes, or crusty bread!

Nutrition

Calories: 442kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 22gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 946mgPotassium: 727mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1296IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 3mg

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FAQs

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes. Prepare it up to the point of adding the sausages, then cover and keep it in the fridge for up to a day. Bake as directed when you are ready.

Can I make it vegetarian?

You can. Use plant-based sausages and swap the beef stock powder for vegetable stock powder.

What should I serve it with?

Rice, potatoes or crusty bread all work well to soak up the sauce.

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