Mediterranean Sausage Tray Bake: Why You’ll Love This
- Minimal Prep, Maximum Flavour: With just a few minutes of chopping and mixing, you can toss everything into the tray and let your oven do all the work. No need to stand over the stove or fuss with complicated techniques. It’s the kind of dish that gives you time to relax while it bakes! 🍷
- Perfect for Busy Weeknights: Life can get pretty hectic, especially during the week. This sausage bake is perfect for those nights when you need a wholesome meal on the table fast. Plus, it reheats beautifully, so leftovers are just as tasty!
- Customisable to Your Taste: One of the great things about this recipe is its versatility. Swap out the beef sausages for your favourite variety – chicken, pork, or even veggie sausages work a treat. You can also play around with the veggies – zucchini, cherry tomatoes, or even some sliced fennel would be delicious. 🌶️🥒
Tips for the Best Mediterranean Sausage Tray Bake
- Choose Quality Sausages: The sausages are the star of this dish, so it’s important to choose good quality ones. Opt for sausages with high meat content and minimal fillers. This will give you a richer, juicier flavour. My personal favourites are locally sourced beef sausages from the butcher – they always deliver on taste! 🥩
- Don’t Skimp on the Herbs: Fresh herbs really elevate this dish. If you have fresh thyme and basil on hand, definitely use them. If not, dried herbs will still give a great punch of flavour. Remember to add the fresh basil at the end to keep its bright, fresh taste. 🌿
- Use a Good Quality Olive Oil: Drizzling some quality olive oil over your sausages before baking helps them get beautifully golden and adds a lovely depth of flavour to the dish. Go for an extra virgin olive oil for that robust, fruity taste.
Serving Suggestions 🍽️
This Mediterranean Sausage Tray Bake is incredibly versatile when it comes to serving. Here are a few ideas to round out your meal:
- Crusty Bread: Nothing beats dipping some fresh, crusty bread into that rich tomato sauce. It’s pure comfort food heaven! 🥖
- Fluffy Rice: Serve the sausages and veggies over a bed of fluffy rice to soak up all those delicious juices. Basmati or jasmine rice are both great options.
- Roast Potatoes: If you’re in the mood for something a little more substantial, pair this bake with some crispy roast potatoes. They’ll complement the sausage perfectly and make for a filling meal. 🥔
Pairing Suggestions 🍷
To enhance your Mediterranean experience, pair this Mediterranean Sausage Tray Bake with a glass of robust red wine. A Shiraz or a Tempranillo would be perfect choices to match the rich flavours of the sausages and the tomato sauce. If you prefer white wine, a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a Pinot Grigio would complement the dish beautifully.
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Share Your Creations
I hope you give this Mediterranean Sausage Tray Bake a try and love it as much as I do! It’s a simple, comforting meal that brings a bit of the Mediterranean to your table. If you do make it, I’d love to see your creations! Take a picture and share it with me on Instagram @steph_cooks_stuff Happy cooking! 🍳👩🍳
Mediterranean Sausage Tray Bake
- Total Time: 35
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Hey everyone! 🎉 It’s Day 4 of my 10 Days of Quick Easy Tray Bakes series, and today I’m bringing you a taste of the Mediterranean with this delicious Sausage Bake! 😋
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C.
- In a baking tray, mix together the crushed tomatoes, garlic, beef stock powder, and thyme.
- Scatter the diced red onion and capsicum over the tomato mixture.
- Arrange the sausages on top and drizzle a little olive oil over them.
- Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, then take the tray out and turn the sausages.
- Put the tray back in the oven and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Remove the sausages, add in the roughly chopped basil leaves, and give everything a good stir.
- Serve and enjoy with your choice of rice, potatoes, or crusty bread! 🍚🥔🍞
This recipe is super easy to make and packed with flavor! Perfect for a weeknight dinner or when you’re craving something comforting and delicious. Give it a try and let me know how it goes! 😄
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! You can prepare the sausage bake up to the point of adding the sausages to the tray. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, then bake as directed. This makes it a perfect dish for meal prep!
You can easily make this bake vegetarian by swapping out the beef sausages for your favourite plant-based sausages. There are so many great options available now that mimic the texture and flavour of traditional sausages!
Yes, this dish freezes very well. Allow it to cool completely, then transfer to a freezer-safe container. It will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw in the fridge overnight and warm in the oven until heated through.