Smoky Sausage and Butternut Squash Traybake

Name: Smoky Sausage and Butternut Squash Traybake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 caramelised onion sausages; 1 large butternut squash; 2 red onions; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp tomato puree; 1 tbsp harissa; 1 tsp fennel seeds; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 handful fresh parsley; 500 g new potatoes

A vibrant and easy one-pan dinner featuring juicy caramelised onion sausages and tender butternut squash tossed in a spicy harissa-honey glaze. This smoky traybake is packed with bold Mediterranean-inspired flavors and requires minimal cleanup, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time10 Mins

Cook Time40 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

caramelised onion sausages
8
butternut squash
1 large
red onions
2
olive oil
2 tbsp
honey
1 tbsp
tomato puree
1 tbsp
harissa
1 tbsp
fennel seeds
1 tsp
smoked paprika
1 tsp
ground cumin
1 tsp
fresh parsley
1 handful
new potatoes
500 g

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan/gas mark 6). In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the fennel seeds, smoked paprika, ground cumin, olive oil, honey, tomato puree, and harissa to create a thick, aromatic marinade.

Add the sausages, red onion wedges, and butternut squash slices to the bowl. Using your hands or a large spatula, toss everything gently until the ingredients are thoroughly and evenly coated in the spice mixture.

Transfer the mixture into a large roasting tin, spreading it out into a single even layer. Ensure the sausages aren't buried so they brown nicely.

Roast for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even browning and to prevent the honey from burning. The squash should be tender and the sausages cooked through.

Scatter fresh parsley over the traybake and serve hot. This dish pairs beautifully with steamed new potatoes and seasonal green vegetables.