Spicy Sausage Pasta
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 8 thick sausages or 12 thinner ones quantity will depend on age and appetite of the diners
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 red pepper, de-seeded and cut in thin slices
- 3 cups tomato sauce or pasatta
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- from a pinch to ¼ teaspoon dried crushed chilis
- 1 pound fresh or dried Pappardelle pasta
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the sausages on a baking sheet or in a baking dish for 15 - 20 minutes until nearly cooked through.
- Remove the sausages from the oven. When they are cool enough to handle, cut each sausage in two or three pieces. You want bite-size chunks.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pan of water to the boil for the pasta.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan with a lid over medium heat.
- Sauté the onion until it begins to become translucent.
- Grate in the garlic and add the red peppers.
- Cook for a minute or two.
- Add the cooked sausage pieces, tomato sauce, oregano and chilis.
- Stir through, lower the heat, cover and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Be sure the sausages are cooked through.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta according to package directions.
- Drain the pasta and divide between four bowls or plates.
- Serve topped with the Spicy Sausage Sauce, and grated Parmesan cheese, if liked.
Notes
To make the recipe as a casserole - After the pasta and sauce are cooked, mix them together and transfer to a casserole dish. Sprinkle the top with cheddar, Parmesan, or Mozzarella cheese (or a combination of any of these) and pop it in the oven at about 350°F (175°C or 165°C for fan ovens) for a few minutes until the cheese melts.
Equipment
- 1 rectangular baking dish if making as a casserole or to bake the sausages
- 4 pasta bowls to serve
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