Spicy Sausage Pasta

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Bring a pot of salted water to boil and cook pasta until al-dente.

Step 2

Peel and finely chop onion and garlic, then grate the carrot.

Step 3

Heat a pan over medium heat, once hot, add the onion, garlic and carrot. Sauté for 6-8 minutes, or until golden.

Step 4

Remove the sausage meat from the casing and add to the pan, then use a wooden spoon to break the sausage into small bite-sized pieces. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until golden.

Step 5

Roughly chop basil, then add to the pan along with chilli flakes, dried oregano and tomato paste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the paste has darkened slightly; about 2 minutes.

Step 6

When the paste starts sticking to the pan, add the stock and tinned tomatoes. Bring to a boil then let simmer for 10 minutes and season with salt and pepper. Once the pasta is cooked, transfer it to the sauce, along with ~1/4 - 1/2 cup of pasta water and then parmesan cheese. Stir well and cook for another minute, then serve.