What’s for dinner? Sausage penne pasta
Keep things simple with this scrumptious and filling dinner... it is the perfect choice for a weeknight dinner.
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Serves 4
You’ll need: 250g penne pasta or pasta of your choice; 30ml canola oil; 1 red pepper or yellow pepper, chopped; 500g sausage, skins removed and cut into 3cm pieces; 250ml tomato and chilli pasta sauce of your choice; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 250ml Lancewood White Cheddar, grated; 15ml fresh basil, shredded
How to:
Cook the penne according to the instructions on the packet. Drain and keep warm.
Using a frying pan, heat the oil and fry the pepper for 1 minute. Add the sausage and brown all over. Add the pasta sauce and cook for 1 minute.
Add the pasta and gently toss to mix. Heat through and season to taste.
Sprinkle cheese and basil over and enjoy!
Hints and tips:
For a spicy variation, fry 125g thinly sliced chorizo with the peppers.
* Recipe & image by Lancewood.