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Spicy Sausage Ragu Rigatoni

Prep time:
10 mins

Cooking time:
25 mins

Serves:
4 people

This Sausage Rigatoni recipe is sure to get a big thumbs up from all the family! A warming plate of pasta, sauce and sausages makes for a fuss-free dinner, and any leftovers are great for lunchboxes.

Recipe and image provided by @justjessfood

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ingredients

1 pack of Simon Howie Pork Sausages

500g passata

Button mushrooms, 6 or 7 chopped

1 white onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, chopped

Rigatoni pasta, approx. 80g per person

2 tbsp tomato puree

Half a glass of red wine (optional)

1 tsp mixed herbs

Dried chilli flakes (just a pinch!)

Single cream

Balsamic vinegar

Parmesan shavings

Method

1. Cut off the cases from your sausages.

2. In a pan, fry the onions, garlic, and mushrooms for 2 minutes, and then add the sausage meat, breaking it up a little with your spatula.

3. Once the meat is brown, add the tomato puree, mixed herbs, and half a glass of red wine (if desired). Simmer for 4 minutes, stirring regularly.

4. Add the passata, chilli flakes (not too many!) and a splash of balsamic vinegar. Simmer on a low heat for 15-20 minutes.

5. Put the pasta on to boil in salted water. While you wait, test your sauce for seasoning or more chilli flakes if needed, and add a splash of cream.

6. Once the pasta is cooked, drain and mix well with the sauce.

7. Divide into bowls, top with shavings of parmesan and serve with garlic bread.

Simon Howie

Spicy Sausage Ragu Rigatoni

This Sausage Rigatoni recipe is sure to get a big thumbs up from all the family! A warming plate of pasta, sauce and sausages makes for a fuss-free dinner, and any leftovers are great for lunchboxes.

Recipe and image provided by @justjessfood

Prep time: 10 mins

Cooking time: 25 mins

Serves: 4

Spicy Sausage Ragu Rigatoni

ingredients

1 pack of Simon Howie Pork Sausages

500g passata

Button mushrooms, 6 or 7 chopped

1 white onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, chopped

Rigatoni pasta, approx. 80g per person

2 tbsp tomato puree

Half a glass of red wine (optional)

1 tsp mixed herbs

Dried chilli flakes (just a pinch!)

Single cream

Balsamic vinegar

Parmesan shavings

Method

1. Cut off the cases from your sausages.

2. In a pan, fry the onions, garlic, and mushrooms for 2 minutes, and then add the sausage meat, breaking it up a little with your spatula.

3. Once the meat is brown, add the tomato puree, mixed herbs, and half a glass of red wine (if desired). Simmer for 4 minutes, stirring regularly.

4. Add the passata, chilli flakes (not too many!) and a splash of balsamic vinegar. Simmer on a low heat for 15-20 minutes.

5. Put the pasta on to boil in salted water. While you wait, test your sauce for seasoning or more chilli flakes if needed, and add a splash of cream.

6. Once the pasta is cooked, drain and mix well with the sauce.

7. Divide into bowls, top with shavings of parmesan and serve with garlic bread.

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