Dump raw Italian pork sausages in the glass baking dish and 4 other simple staples to get a meal so incredible your holiday weekend guests will be beg

This 5-ingredient oven Italian pork sausage bake is the kind of dish you pull out on a busy holiday weekend when the house is full, the schedule is packed, and you still want something that feels special. Italian sausages, a pantry-friendly red sauce, and a few simple staples go straight into a glass baking dish and then the oven does the rest.

Baked Italian sausages are a classic in many Italian-American households—simple, hearty, and deeply comforting—and this version leans hard into that ease: no browning, no fuss, just a bubbling, tomatoey pan of sausages that looks impressive enough for guests with almost no hands-on time.

Serve these saucy Italian sausages right in the glass baking dish, family-style, with plenty of crusty bread or garlic bread for soaking up the juices. They’re also excellent spooned over creamy polenta, buttered egg noodles, or a simple pasta like penne or rigatoni.

Add a bright green salad with a sharp vinaigrette or some roasted vegetables to balance the richness, and if you enjoy wine, a medium-bodied red like Chianti or Barbera pairs beautifully with the fennel and garlic notes in the sausages.

5-Ingredient Oven Italian Pork Sausages

Servings: 6

Ingredients

2 pounds raw Italian pork sausages (sweet or hot, whole links)

1 jar (24 ounces) marinara or other tomato-based pasta sauce
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (or a mix of dried oregano and basil)
Optional: kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions