Overall, this is a solid method for cooking a frozen sausage if you need to focus on other dishes and aren't in a hurry. I tend to be a microwave snob, reserving it for leftovers and popcorn and never ...

If you like, brown the sausages quickly in a frying pan after cooking in the microwave and before adding the beans. Use any beans in this recipe; cannellini and mixed beans both work well.

The exact time will vary, depending on your microwave, so check them after each minute or so. Take them out at the first sign that they're cooking, and make a note to use less time or a lower power ...

During cooking, the sausages split open ... I placed two layers of paper towels on a microwave-safe plate to absorb any fat from the sausages. Then, I covered the plate with cling film and ...