Irresistible Sausage Pasta
Enjoy this easy sausage pasta featuring tender Italian sausages, spiral pasta, and a rich crushed tomato sauce for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 250 g spiral pasta
- 500 g good Italian sausages
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 800 g crushed tomato
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- Salt and pepper
- 1-2 handfuls baby spinach
- Basil leaves, finely sliced
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Cook pasta per packet directions MINUS 1 -2 minutes.
- Just before you drain, RESERVE 1 cup of pasta cooking water. Then drain pasta.
- Use a sharp knife to cut sausages into chunks about 1.5cm/3/5". It will get a bit smeary and the chunks will be weird shapes - don't worry, it self fixes while cooking!
- Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add sausages and cook until quite browned on the outside, doesn't have to be cooked through inside.
- Add onion and garlic, cook for 2 minutes until onion is translucent and sausages are very browned.
- Add tomato, chilli flakes, pinch of salt and pepper. Mix and turn heat down to medium. Lets it bubble away energetically for 8 minutes or until it is quite thickened, stirring every now and then.
- Add baby spinach (if using), pasta, and about 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Toss quickly, no longer than 1 minute (otherwise the pasta may start to break).
- Remove from stove, and serve immediately, garnished with plenty of basil and parmesan. Enjoy!
Notes
- Opt for high-quality sausages for the best flavor.
- Add a splash of cream for a richer sauce.
- Customize with your favorite vegetables or herbs. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Add a splash of cream for a richer sauce.
- Customize with your favorite vegetables or herbs. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.