Pasta with beans and sausages

Method

1. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to the packet instructions until al dente.
2. Meawhile, fry the sausagemeat and fennel seeds in a large frying pan for 5-10 minutes until crisp and cooked through. Add the butter to the pan, reduce the heat to medium and add the beans and garlic. Cook, stirring regularly, for about 5 minutes, then mash some of the beans with the back of a spoon. Stir in the wine/stock and cook for 5 minutes, then turn off the heat.
3. Drain the pasta, reserving a cupful of the water. Add the pasta to the sausages and beans with the pasta water. Toss, then serve topped with the pared cheese and parsley.