Description
Hearty Sausage Traybake brings comfort and simplicity to your dinner table, combining juicy sausages with roasted vegetables in one delightful pan. German-inspired flavors meld together, creating a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 8 good-quality sausages (pork, chicken, or veggie)
Vegetables:
- 1 lb (450g) baby potatoes, halved
- 2 large carrots, sliced into thick rounds
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or rosemary)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional, for extra flavor)
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Arrange oven rack in the middle position and warm the oven to a toasty 400F (200C). Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Combine chopped potatoes, carrots, peppers, and onions in a spacious mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season generously with garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.
- Distribute the seasoned vegetable medley across the prepared baking sheet in a single, even layer to promote uniform roasting.
- Nestle sausages atop the vegetable landscape. For an extra flavor dimension, lightly splash balsamic vinegar over the entire tray.
- Slide the tray into the preheated oven and roast for 35-40 minutes. Midway through cooking, carefully rotate the sausages to ensure golden browning on all sides and even cooking of vegetables.
- For those craving extra crispy sausage edges, activate the broiler for 2-3 minutes after primary roasting, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Once cooked, garnish with freshly chopped parsley and optional sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for added richness.
- Transfer immediately to serving plates, accompanying with tangy mustard or preferred dipping sauce to elevate the meal’s enjoyment.
Notes
- Choose firm, robust sausages like Italian or chorizo for maximum flavor and texture when roasting.
- Slice vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and prevent some pieces from burning while others remain undercooked.
- Cut vegetables slightly larger than bite-sized to prevent them from becoming mushy during the extended roasting time.
- Swap meat sausages with plant-based alternatives for a vegetarian version, adjusting cooking time to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg