Sausage Casserole

INGREDIENTS (MAKES 4 SERVINGS)

• 1 packet of sausages (usually 6 big or 8 small) approx 450g
• 2 large or 3 medium sized onion chopped
• 1 tin chopped tomatoes
• Olive oil for frying
• Herbs to taste
• Vegetables which can include:
• Butternut squash
• Carrots
• Leeks
• Peppers
• Spring onions
• Mangetout
• Mushrooms
• Swede
• 300ml stock (usually use 1 veggie or pork stock cube in 300ml boiling water)My favourite veg combos are: Leek, mushroom, butternut squash or peppers, spring onions mangetout.

METHOD

• Preheat oven to 180 deg
• Take each sausage and twist in the middle to form two shorter sausages and then cut. Grill, fry or oven bake them until browned all over.
• Meanwhile gently fry the onions in some olive oil in a heavy based frying pan or cast iron casserole pot. Take the veg and chop it into casserole sized pieces (and add to the onion to brown gently, add the tinned tomatoes, stock and any herbs.
• Add the cooked sausages to the simmering veg in casserole pot and transfer to the oven.
• Cook at 180 deg for 40-45 mins.

Serve immediately or allow to cool before refrigerating and reheat in the microwave/ oven or on hob within 3 days.