Saucy Sausage and Broccoli Pasta

This sausage pasta with broccoli is quick and easy to prepare, and makes for a perfect midweek meal if you don't feel like cooking!

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Put the sausage, fennel seeds, 2 tablespoons of the grated onion, mustard and basil in a bowl. Mix well and then form into approximately 14 meatballs.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and fry the meatballs, turning until golden brown all over.

Step 3

Scoop the meatballs out with a slotted spoon then add the garlic and the remaining onion to the pan to make the sauce. Cook for a couple of minutes then add the wine (if using) and simmer for a minute. Add the stock and simmer until reduced by half. Stir in the cream and mustard, then tip the meatballs back in and simmer gently for 5-6 minutes.

Step 4

Cook the pasta following the instructions on the packet, adding the broccoli for the final 3 minutes of cooking. Drain everything well, keeping aside a cup of the pasta cooking water.

Step 5

Tip the pasta, broccoli and parmesan into the meatball pan. Stir, then add a splash of cooking water, if needed, to loosen. Season, then serve in bowls with more basil and parmesan, if you like.