Let’s be honest—some nights the idea of cooking feels about as appealing as reorganising the Tupperware drawer. And yet, your stomach’s making noises like it’s auditioning for a horror movie.
Enter: the One-Pan Sausage & Veg Bake.
It’s got all the comfort of a Sunday roast, minus the hours of prep, endless washing up, or expectation to host Aunt Margaret. One tray. One sausage. A few trusty veg. Chuck it in the oven and go back to scrolling or defrosting your toes under a blanket. You’ve earned it.
Why You’ll Love This Lazy-Luxe Roast
- 🐷 Roast dinner vibes without actual effort
- 🧼 One tray = one dish to clean (unless you eat off it too—respect)
- ⏲️ 25–30 mins in the oven, zero stove babysitting
- 🥄 Perfect for one, but easy to scale if someone’s popping over
- 🌱 Customisable for meat-free or fridge-clear-out nights
Ingredients (Serves 1 chilly but clever person)
- 1 sausage (any type—pork, chicken, vego, spicy, whatever sings to your soul)
- ½ cup pumpkin, cubed
- ½ carrot, chopped
- ¼ onion, cut into wedges
- Olive oil
- Dried herbs (thyme, rosemary, Italian mix—dealer’s choice)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
👉 Optional extras: sweet potato, zucchini, capsicum, or that lonely parsnip lurking in the veggie drawer.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (fan-forced if you’ve got it). Line a baking tray if you’re feeling fancy, or just give it a quick oil slick.
- Chop your veg into small-ish pieces so they cook evenly. Think bite-sized, not “I need a steak knife.”
- Toss it all together: On the tray, throw on your sausage, pumpkin, carrot, onion, and any bonus veggies. Drizzle generously with olive oil, sprinkle with herbs, and season with salt and pepper. Give everything a little shuffle to coat.
- Roast it like you mean it: Pop the tray in the oven and roast for 25–30 minutes, or until the veg are golden and the sausage is sizzling. You’ll know it’s done when the kitchen smells like a hug.
- Eat immediately: No need for plates—straight off the tray is a lifestyle choice, not a cry for help.
Comfort Upgrades
- Add a drizzle of gravy or mustard at the end for extra roast energy
- Top with a fried egg if you want to get a bit brunchy with it
- Add garlic cloves (skin on) to roast with everything—they go sweet and sticky and absolutely delicious
- Swap the sausage for veggie sausage, falafel, or haloumi if you’re keeping it meat-free
Why It’s Perfect for One
Most roast dinners come with a side of emotional labour: timing ten different elements, keeping everything hot, peeling things for half an hour, and ending up with three pots, two pans, and a roasting dish to clean.
This tray bake skips the drama. It gives you crisp edges, roasted sweetness, and juicy sausage in one single move. You get that roast feeling, minus the faff. Minimal effort, max reward.
Plus, it’s the kind of meal that makes your kitchen smell incredible—and you don’t even have to share.
Pair It With…
- A glass of red wine (boxed or bottled, we’re not judging)
- Your favourite comfort TV show
- A piece of buttered bread to mop up any tray juices
- Another sausage next time, now that you know how easy this is
More Lazy Winter Legends
Loved this? You’ll also want to try:
- Microwave Loaded Jacket Potato – Ultimate can’t-be-bothered food
- One-Pan Cheesy Bolognese Pasta – Pasta night, perfected
- Creamy Mushroom Soup – Fancy-ish, but secretly simple
Roast Night, Reimagined 🔥🍽️
If you try this One-Pan Sausage & Veg Bake, give it a shout in the comments!
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Remember: the roast revolution starts with one tray and one sausage. Go forth and bake lazily, my friend.
