Italian Sausage & Tomato Pasta

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.

Step 2

Place the ‘sauce’ vegetables and chilli flakes into a processor and blend until a rough paste, add in the sausage, fennel and thyme, keep pulsing until well mixed. Transfer this mixture into a large frying pan on a high heat with the oil. Cook for 6-7 minutes, breaking up any lumps.

Step 3

Crush 4 unpeeled cloves of garlic into the sausage mixture and stir in the vinegar and the tomatoes. Cook for a further 20 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.

Step 4

Drain the pasta, reserving a cup of the cooking water. Tip the pasta into the pan of sauce and give it a gentle stir, adding enough of the cooking water to bring it to a thickened saucy consistency.

Step 5

Season to taste and serve with Parmesan grated all over.