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Sausages in Tomato Sauce

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An easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that's always a hit with the kids, made with a wholesome homemade tomato sauce. Around here, they vanish every time I make them—completely devoured!

You can serve them with a side of steamed rice or stick to the classic tradition and keep a good loaf of bread handy for dipping into the sauce.

Prep: 15 minCook: 25 minServes: 6

Ingredients

Tomato sauce

  • 1 kg ripe Raf tomatoes
  • 1 large white onion
  • 1/2 tsp pink salt
  • 1 pinch baking soda
  • Extra virgin olive oil

Sausages and sides

  • 2 kg fresh sausages (pork, chicken, or turkey)
  • 3-4 hard-boiled eggs

Step by step

Preparing the sauce

  1. 1Wash the tomatoes, place them in a blender or food processor, and blend thoroughly.
  2. 2Peel and finely dice the onion.
  3. 3Transfer the blended tomatoes and onion to the pressure cooker, adding a generous splash of extra virgin olive oil, the salt, and the pinch of baking soda.
  4. 4Lock the lid and set over medium-high heat.
  5. 5Once steam starts releasing or it whistles, turn the heat down and cook for 12 to 15 minutes.
  6. 6Turn off the heat and let all the steam release before opening the cooker.

Cooking the sausages

  1. 1Brown the sausages in a large skillet with a drizzle of oil.
  2. 2Once they start browning, pour in the homemade tomato sauce and simmer over medium-low heat for a few minutes so the flavors come together.
  3. 3Turn off the heat and top with the hard-boiled eggs cut into quarters right before serving.

Tips and tricks

This is a fantastic option for batch cooking: it keeps perfectly in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.

You can freeze the sausages in the tomato sauce without any issue, though it's best to add the hard-boiled eggs fresh on the day you eat it.

Serve alongside steamed white rice or boiled potatoes for a complete meal.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of sausages can I use for this recipe?

You can use fresh pork, chicken, or turkey sausages interchangeably—all of them turn out tender and juicy in this homemade sauce.

How long does the tomato sauce take to cook?

In a pressure cooker, it takes just 12 to 15 minutes on low heat once it comes up to pressure.

How do I store the sausages in tomato sauce, and how long do they keep?

They keep very well for up to 3 to 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge. I recommend adding the hard-boiled eggs just before serving.

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