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Spicy sausage penne

Name: Spicy sausage penne
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Italian recipes
Ingredients: 400g pork sausages; 1 large red onion, chopped; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 red chilli, deseeded, finely chopped; 150ml red wine; 400g can chopped tomatoes; Pinch of caster sugar; 400g penne; Handful fresh parsley, finely chopped; Parmesan shavings, to serve

Published: 28 Feb 10
Updated: 4 Mar 25

Sausages and pasta in a chilli tomato sauce is a cheap and easy midweek meal that’s sure to satisfy everyone. We’ve used penne in this recipe, but you could substitute another like fusilli, shells or cavatelli.

Easy
March 2010

Test kitchen approved

Serves 4
Hands on time 10 minutes plus 40 minutes cooking time

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 696kcals
Fat: 24.9g (8.6g saturated)
Protein: 28.8g
Carbohydrates: 88.5g (9.1g sugars)
Salt: 2.1g

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Ingredients

400g pork sausages
1 large red onion, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 red chilli, deseeded, finely chopped
150ml red wine
400g can chopped tomatoes
Pinch of caster sugar
400g penne
Handful fresh parsley, finely chopped

Parmesan shavings, to serve

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Method

Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6. Put the sausages in a roasting tin and roast for 15-20 minutes until cooked through. Remove and slice on the diagonal.
In a frying pan, fry the onion in the oil until soft. Season. Add the garlic and chilli and fry for 1 minute.
Add the sausage and wine. Bubble over a high heat for a few minutes. Add the tomatoes and sugar, bring to the boil, then simmer for 20 minutes, stirring, until thick. Season.

Meanwhile, cook the penne in a large pan of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
Divide the penne among bowls, then spoon the sauce over. Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan to serve.