Looking for a quick and comforting meal that’s full of flavor but easy to make?
This sausage and mushroom skillet is the perfect recipe for beginners!
With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll create a hearty dish that’s sure to impress, whether you’re serving it with creamy mashed potatoes or your favorite pasta.

Ingredients
- 450g pack of reduced-fat sausages
- 1 teaspoon sunflower oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- 400g can of chopped or cherry tomatoes
- 200ml beef stock
- 100g pitted black olives (in brine)
- 500g pack of mushrooms, thickly sliced
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Sausages
- Use kitchen scissors to cut the sausages into small meatball-sized pieces.
- Heat a large pan over medium heat and add the sunflower oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add the sausage pieces.
- Cook them for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until they’re golden brown all over.
Step 2: Add Flavor
- Sprinkle in the dried oregano and add the sliced garlic.
- Cook for another minute to release their flavors.
- Next, add the chopped tomatoes, beef stock, olives, and sliced mushrooms to the pan. Stir everything together.
Step 3: Simmer and Serve
- Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
- This will give the sausages time to cook through and the sauce to thicken a bit.
- Once done, you can serve this savory mixture over mashed potatoes or pasta.
FAQs
Can I use regular sausages instead of reduced-fat?
Yes, you can use regular sausages if you prefer. Just keep in mind that regular sausages might release more fat during cooking, so you may not need as much oil.
Can I substitute fresh tomatoes for canned?
Absolutely! If you have fresh tomatoes, you can chop about 400g of them and use them in place of canned tomatoes. You may need to simmer a little longer for the sauce to thicken.

Quick and Simple Italian Sausages with Oregano, Mushrooms & Olives
Ingredients
- 450 grams pack of reduced-fat sausages
- 1 tsp sunflower oil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 garlic cloves sliced
- 400 grams can of chopped or cherry tomatoes
- 200 ml beef stock
- 100 grams pitted black olives (in brine)
- 500 grams pack of mushrooms thickly sliced
Instructions
Prepare the Sausages
- Use kitchen scissors to cut the sausages into small meatball-sized pieces.Heat a large pan over medium heat and add the sunflower oil.Once the oil is hot, add the sausage pieces.Cook them for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until they’re golden brown all over.
Add Flavor
- Sprinkle in the dried oregano and add the sliced garlic.Cook for another minute to release their flavors.Next, add the chopped tomatoes, beef stock, olives, and sliced mushrooms to the pan.Stir everything together.
Simmer and Serve
- Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.This will give the sausages time to cook through and the sauce to thicken a bit.Once done, you can serve this savory mixture over mashed potatoes or pasta.Enjoy your easy, tasty meal!
can i throw in some peppers with the sausages? wanna make it a bit spicy
yeah peppers sound like a great idea! i always add extra chili too
if i play some jazz while cooking, will it make the sausages dance in the pan? asking for a friend lol
I used fresh tomatoes like Sandra said and it turned out so good!
not sure about using reduced-fat sausages, i always go full fat for better flavor, anyone else?
Sandra, your step-by-step guide is clear. Will try this recipe soon.