Top 9+ easy sausage recipes that turn snags into a proper meal
Sausages are the ultimate weeknight dinner shortcut — cheap, quick, and the whole family will eat them.
But they’re capable of so much more than a basic BBQ sizzle.
From creamy pasta to hearty casseroles, these six recipes transform humble snags into proper meals you’ll actually want to make again.
Why these sausage recipes work
Sausages are naturally flavourful, so they do half the work for you. These recipes pair them with simple ingredients like pasta, beans, and vegetables to create complete meals. Most are one-pot or tray-bake recipes, meaning minimal cleanup — perfect for busy weeknights.
9 best sausage recipes
9 easy sausage recipes that turn snags into a proper meal
Bangers and mash, but a little more indulgent. The fennel sauce is what takes this sausage recipe to the next level.
(Photography: Tim Roberts, Styling: Michele Cranston)
Made with pork sausages, pancetta, sage, thyme, and parmesan. Colin’s flavour-packed casserole is the perfect comfort food.
sausage casserole easy dinner recipes
Packed with zucchini and kale, this slow-cooked casserole does all the work for you. Pop ingredients in a tray and let the oven take over.
curried sausages
This curried sausages recipe is quick, easy and affordable. Skip the takeaway and make a simple but flavoursome curry from scratch.
quick pasta recipes one-pot sausage rigatoni
Tray-baked spicy sausages, potato and tomato
Karen Martini’s winning combination of sausages and potatoes in one easy tray bake. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want minimal cleanup.
(Credits: Carson Downing)
(Photography: Alan Jensen, Styling: Michele Cranston, Food preparation: Ismat Awan, Recipe: Jessica Brook)
Pairing cupboard staples like tinned tomatoes with sausages and gnocchi, this tray-bake recipe will please even the fussiest of eaters.
Balsamic roasted sausages with red vegetables
This colourful tray bake with peppercorn sausages, tomatoes and capsicum is on the table in 35 minutes. The balsamic adds tangy sweetness.
Tips for cooking with sausages
- Cook sausages over medium-low heat for even browning without burning.
- Take sausages out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking. Room temperature sausages cook more evenly.
- Most recipes work with any sausage variety
- Use good-quality sausages from your butcher
What to serve with sausage recipes
These hearty sausage dishes work well with simple sides. Try crusty bread for mopping up sauces, a crisp green salad, or steamed vegetables. Many of these recipes, especially the pasta and tray bakes, are complete meals on their own.
