Simple ingredients, simple supper, big flavours! This Sausage, fennel and pepper roast is the perfect weekday meal for any busy household.
Maybe it’s because I grew up in a city that has never really experienced a true autumn day, but I get such a kick every time I step foot out side our house. The colors, the leaves, the chill – I love it all.  I went for my first driving practice today since living in the UK and I had to keep reminding myself to focus on the roads and not the trees. Thankfully it didn’t take long to get the hang of things. The whole driving on the opposite side of the road thing wasn’t so difficult, though I still can’t get over how narrow English roads are. It’s like driving in a bike lane with two way traffic.
In weather like this all I want to do is sit down with a warm drink for my cool hands while wrapping up in an oversized sweater. While Mike will never tire of having the same chicken dinners night after night, I quite like to switch up our meals to align more with what’s in season. Also, I’m not going to lie, I get bored of chicken night after night. Though I’m more of a steak girl at heart, I can’t deny my love for all things pork.
Even greater than my love of pork is my love for simplicity which is why this sausage, fennel, and pepper roast has made its way into our weekly dinner rotation as of late. Minimal work + minimal clean up = life made. I’m on a constant quest to simplify all parts of my life – cooking being one of those areas. As much as I enjoy cooking and its many processes I also appreciate fast and simple meals that can be thrown together with little effort on my part. I am eternally thankful for olive oil and it’s ability to make just about any and all vegetables taste so much better with just a drizzle.
So here’s to beautiful fall days and simple, yet flavourful dinners that make them all the better.
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Sausage, Fennel and Pepper Roast
Simple ingredients, simple supper, big flavors! This Sausage, fennel and pepper roast is the perfect weekday meal for any busy household.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 8 sausages, (Black Farmer is a great GF option if you live in the UK)
- 5-6 small potatoes cut in half**
- 1 fennel bulb cut into thick wedges
- 1 sweet red pepper deseeded and cut into slices
- 1 carrot cut into chunks
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons wholegrain mustard
- 1 cup (250 ml) chicken stock
- parsley for topping
Instructions
- Pour 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil into the roasting tin and place it in the middle of the oven as the oven heats up to 200°C/400°F
- Add the sausages and the potatoes to the roasting tin and gently toss in the oil before roasting another 10 minutes.
- After the ten minutes add the fennel, pepper, carrot, and garlic to the tin. Pour the remaining oil and the mustard over the top of the veggies. Stir it all up to coat everything in oil and mustard. Pour the chicken stock over the top and then place back in the oven to roast for another 30-35 minutes. MAke sure to turn the sausage about halfway through so it cooks evenly.
- Remove from the oven to cool for a few minutes. Top with torn parsley and enjoy.
Notes
*sub the small roasting potatoes for 1 sweet potato if you want to keep this strictly paleo
Miz Helen says
What a fabulous fall dish packed with goodness! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
Come Back Soon,
Miz Helen
Sarah says
Thanks, so much Helen!
Daphne says
Good Afternoon Sarah, I was visiting Miz Helen and saw your recipe for roasted sausages and I thought to myself…. that looks like an English style of cooking… then I popped over to visit you and discivered you were from Arizon…. what a lovely surprise.
I love cooking, but sometimes I just want a recipe which can be put together in one dish…. and this recipe is perfect for that.
Its lovely to meet you.
Best Wishes
Daphne
Sarah says
Hi, Daphne! I live in the UK now, but I’m originally from Arizona. My British family is very much into their roast dinners and I think it’s rubbing off on me. I’m with you, some days I just like to throw everything today and sit back and let my food cook. Less clean up, less hassle.
Thanks for stopping by – I hope you enjoy the rest of your day!
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
Gosh, this looks so amazing!! I’m seriously craving this right now, it’s absolutely freezing outside and this would be just perfect to warm me up!
Sarah says
Thanks, Annie!
Janine Huldie says
Wowee, this looks so yummy and seriously I am drooling now! And as much as I happen to love summer, there is still something about Fall to me, as well 😉
Sarah says
I agree- I really do love hot summer days, it’s in my blood, but being able to experience a true fall day is something special! Thank you so much!
Gabriel @ The Dinner Special podcast says
I just want to dive right into this roasting pan! Sarah, your photography is beautiful. Seriously making me hungry right now! Congrats on having the courage to learn to drive on the opposite side and on such narrow roads! It must have its exciting moments!
Sarah says
Aww, thanks Gabriel! Compliments to my photography will get you far. It was exciting to be driving again! It took me a minute or two to actually remember how things work, but I was so happy to be doing it again, narrow roads aside!
Kennedy Cole@KCole's Creative Corner says
This looks like the ultimate breakfast! Or even a quick, weeknight dinner! This pretty much combines all of my favorite things: pepper and more peppers ;D Thanks for sharing, Sarah! 😀
Sarah says
Thanks, Kennedy!
rachel @ athletic avocado says
omg i need to try this bc i am a huge fan of sausage and roasted pepper! that is one of my fav meals!!!
Sarah says
Yay! Thanks, Rachel! I loved the smell of my kitchen while making this between the pepper and the fennel
felicia | Dish by Dish says
Hi Sarah! I popped over to your blog from your comment on mine…and what a lovely surprise! I love discovering new gluten-free/paleo bloggers and am so glad I met you! 🙂 This sausage fennel and pepper roast looks divine. The light in the photo is just beautiful! 🙂
sending love from dc!
felicia
Sarah says
Aww, thanks Felicia! Hope you have a good day!
Denise Wright says
I love sausages and peppers and potatoes together but never thought to put fennel. This looks delicious! I’m pinning.
Sarah says
Thanks, Denise!
Vicki says
mmm this is our kinda dish!
Sarah says
Thanks so much, Vicki!