Looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe that’s both tasty and comforting? Look no further than Jamie Oliver’s sausage bake. This simple dish requires only five ingredients and minimal prep time, making it a perfect weeknight meal.
Jamie Oliver himself describes it as a ‘not the prettiest recipe in the world,’ but one that’s ‘super-delicious and comforting.’ The beauty of this recipe lies in its versatility. You can easily swap out the ingredients to use whatever you have in your kitchen. Feel free to experiment with different types of sausage, beans, or even lentils and tomatoes.
This sausage bake is perfect for a family meal as it’s quick, cheap, and incredibly flavorful. It’s a recipe that’s sure to become a favorite in your household.
How to make a comforting sausage bake:
Ingredients (serves four):
* 12 sausage chipolatas
* 600g ripe mixed-color cherry tomatoes
* 200g of rosemary focaccia bread
* Four cloves of garlic
* One jar (600g) of white beans
Kitchen equipment needed:
* Roasting tray
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 180C (or Gas 4).
2. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, peel and slice up the garlic, and tear the bread into small bite-sized pieces.
3. Place the tomatoes, garlic, and bread in a roasting tray, then pour in the beans with their juice and drizzle one tablespoon of olive oil into the tray.
4. Mix all the ingredients in the tray together, then pinch and twist each chipolata sausage to make them into two mini ones and scatter the sausages around the bake.
5. Place the bake in the oven and roast for 45 minutes until everything is bubbling, golden, and looking incredibly tasty.
6. Take out the oven and your sausage bake is now ready to serve.
Enjoy this delicious and comforting meal that’s sure to become a family favorite. And don’t be afraid to get creative with the ingredients and make it your own!
