Mary Berry's one-pan sausage traybake has become a firm family favourite, offering a quick and easy weeknight dinner that is ready in under an hour. The recipe, which serves four to six people, has garnered over 150 five-star reviews on BBC Food, reflecting its popularity among home cooks.
Simple Ingredients and Minimal Prep
The dish requires just a handful of ingredients: two tablespoons of olive oil, two large onions sliced into wedges, two red peppers deseeded and diced, two garlic cloves chopped, one tablespoon of chopped fresh thyme leaves, 500g baby new potatoes halved, 12 sausages pricked with a fork, 200ml white wine, and salt and freshly ground black pepper.
According to the recipe notes, "Mary's sausage traybake will become a firm family favourite as it can be cooked in one dish and is so quick and easy to put together. Choose your favourite type of local, British sausage for this recipe - my family loves leek and sage."
Step-by-Step Method
Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C Fan). Add all ingredients except the wine into a large resealable freezer bag, seal securely, and shake to coat everything with oil. Alternatively, toss ingredients in a bowl. Empty into a large roasting tin in a single layer, ensuring sausages are not hidden beneath vegetables. Season with salt and pepper, then roast for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven, turn sausages, toss vegetables in cooking juices, pour in white wine, and return to oven for another 20 minutes until sausages are cooked through.
Adaptable for Families
For those cooking for young children, the white wine can be substituted with stock. A meat stock is recommended, though vegetable stock works equally well. Serve immediately with a dollop of mustard if desired.
