Easy Sausage and Mushroom Ragu

Name: Easy Sausage and Mushroom Ragu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 6 pork sausages, sausagemeat removed from casings; 100 g mushrooms, finely chopped; 1 carrot, grated; 3 spring onions; 2 cloves garlic, grated; 400 g canned chopped tomatoes; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp tomato ketchup; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp fennel seeds; to taste salt and black pepper; mashed potatoes, pasta, or couscous, to serve

This hearty sausage and mushroom ragu is rich, savory, and ready in about half an hour. Fennel seeds, oregano, tomatoes, and grated vegetables build a deeply flavored sauce that works beautifully with mashed potatoes, pasta, or couscous.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time10 Mins

Cook Time25 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

pork sausages, sausagemeat removed from casings
6
mushrooms, finely chopped
100 g
carrot, grated
1
spring onions
3
garlic, grated
2 cloves
canned chopped tomatoes
400 g
olive oil
2 tbsp
tomato ketchup
1 tbsp
dried oregano
1 tsp
fennel seeds
1 tsp
salt and black pepper
to taste
mashed potatoes, pasta, or couscous, to serve

Step-by-Step Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the grated carrot, spring onions, garlic, mushrooms, oregano, fennel seeds, and a pinch of salt, then cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until softened and fragrant.

Add the sausagemeat and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned all over, then stir in the chopped tomatoes, ketchup, and 100 ml water. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the ragu is thick and glossy. Season with salt and black pepper, then serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, or couscous.

Chef's Tips

For extra depth, lightly crush the fennel seeds before adding them to the pan. If the sauce becomes too thick, loosen it with a splash of water; if it tastes sharp, simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop.