Heat oil in a heavy-based saucepan. Fry sausages until light brown.
Add onions and sauté lightly for about 2 minutes.
Add the remaining ingredients to the same saucepan, bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes. Serve with mashed potatoes or mashed polenta.
VARIATIONS
Substitute the pork sausages with beef sausages.
The dish can also be baked in the oven for about 30 minutes at 180°C.
POLENTA INGREDIENTS
150 g polenta.
250 ml (1 cup) milk.
250 ml (1 cup) water.
5 ml (1 tsp) salt.
30 ml (2 Tbsp) butter or margarine.
2 ml (¼ tsp) salt.
Freshly ground black pepper to taste.
POLENTA METHOD
Heat milk and water in a heavy-based saucepan. Bring to the boil and add polenta. Whisk for 8 – 10 minutes, while cooking over low heat. Add more water if necessary. Add butter and seasoning.