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Sausage Pasta

Sausage Pasta

Serves: 4 Prep: 10 mins Cook: 30 mins Total: 40 mins

A hearty and comforting pasta dish made with juicy sausages simmered in a rich tomato sauce. Simple ingredients, big flavour, and perfect for an easy midweek dinner.



 

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 6 pork sausages
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
  • 400g chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée
  • 300g dried pasta (penne or rigatoni)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

To Finish

  • Grated parmesan or cheddar
  • Fresh basil or parsley (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Step 1

    Cooking Instructions

Brown the Sausages

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  1. Step 2

    Remove the skins from the sausages and break the meat into chunks.

  2. Step 3

    Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

  3. Step 4

    Cook the sausage meat until browned, then remove and set aside.

Build the Sauce

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    In the same pan, add the onion and cook until soft.

  2. Step 6

    Stir in the garlic, oregano, basil, and chilli flakes if using.

Simmer

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  1. Step 7

    Return the sausage meat to the pan.

  2. Step 8

    Add the chopped tomatoes and tomato purée.

  3. Step 9

    Season to taste and simmer for 15–20 minutes.

Cook the Pasta

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  1. Step 10

    Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to packet instructions.

  2. Step 11

    Drain, reserving a little pasta water.

Combine & Serve

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  1. Step 12

    Toss the pasta through the sauce, loosening with a splash of pasta water if needed.

  2. Step 13

    Serve hot with grated cheese and fresh herbs.

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