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Sausage and Tomato Pasta

This super simple Sausage and Tomato Pasta is a delicious combination of perfectly cooked sausages, peppers, mushrooms and fusilli pasta in rich tomato sauce. And all ready in under 30 minutes – perfect for busy midweek evenings!
Course Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine British, Fusion, Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 630kcal
Author Eb Gargano

Ingredients

  • 400 g pork sausages (I use 6 x Tesco Finest Pork Sausages)
  • 250 g pasta fusilli, penne, or any shape you like!
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 1 red pepper chopped into pieces roughly 1.5cm x 1.5cm
  • 150 g chestnut mushrooms quartered (or halved or cut into 8, depending on size)
  • 3 cloves garlic grated or crushed
  • 400 g tin chopped tomatoes (Ideally one of the better quality brands, like Cirio or Napolina)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Grated parmesan or cheddar to serve (optional)
  • Fresh basil leaves as a garnish (optional)
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Fry or grill the sausages until nicely browned all over. When cooked chop into bite sized chunks
  • Cook the pasta according to packet instructions / your own preferences. Drain when cooked.
  • Meanwhile, place the olive oil and onions in a large pan, cover with a lid and cook over a low heat for 3 minutes, until softened but not brown. Stir occasionally.
  • Turn the heat up high and add the chopped mushrooms and peppers. Fry for 3 minutes, until all the veggies are nicely browned, stirring regularly.
  • Turn the heat back down again and stir in the garlic. Fry for 1 minute, taking care not to burn the garlic.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes, oregano, salt and black pepper. Stir everything together and bring to the boil. Turn the heat down to medium and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • When the sauce is ready, add the cooked sausages and pasta to the pan and mix everything together thoroughly.
  • Optional, stir in some torn fresh basil leaves
  • Serve sprinkled with grated cheese and garnished with extra fresh basil leaves (optional.)

Notes

  1. Suitable for freezing. (Sauce only.)
  2. Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

Nutrition

Calories: 630kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 777mg | Potassium: 967mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1231IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 4mg