Sweet Chilli BBQ Sausage Pasta
A bold, comforting pasta dish packed with juicy sausage, sweet chilli heat, and smoky BBQ richness, finished with a creamy sauce that clings to every bite.
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 350g pasta (penne or fusilli work best)
- Salt, for the cooking water
For the Sauce
- 6 pork sausages, skins removed and meat crumbled
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
- 3 tbsp BBQ sauce
- 200ml single cream
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Black pepper, to taste
To Finish
- 50g grated cheddar or mozzarella
- Fresh parsley or spring onions, chopped
Instructions
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Cook the Pasta
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Step 1
Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil.
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Step 2
Cook pasta according to packet instructions until al dente.
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Step 3
Drain, reserving a small mug of pasta water.
Cook the Sausage
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Step 4
Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
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Step 5
Add sausage meat and cook for 5โ7 minutes, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through.
Build the Sauce
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Step 6
Add onion to the pan and cook for 3โ4 minutes until softened.
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Step 7
Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Step 8
Add sweet chilli sauce, BBQ sauce, cream, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
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Step 9
Simmer gently for 3โ4 minutes until slightly thickened.
Combine
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Step 10
Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss well to coat.
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Step 11
Loosen with a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.
Serve
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Step 12
Remove from heat and stir through grated cheese.
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Step 13
Garnish with parsley or spring onions and serve hot.
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