
Creamy Pork Sausage & Spinach Penne
Prep time
20 minutes
Cook time
20 minutes
Serves 4 people
Ingredients
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•500g Australian Italian-style pork sausages
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•350g dried penne pasta
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•1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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•1 medium brown onion, finely chopped
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•2 garlic cloves, crushed
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•2 tablespoon tomato paste
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•1 cup chicken stock
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•100g baby spinach leaves
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•1 cup thickened cream
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•1/3 cup finely grated parmesan, plus extra to serve
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•Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season
Method
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1.Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil and cook pasta following packet directions. Drain and return to the pan to keep warm.
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2.Meanwhile, cut the sausage casings length ways. Using about 1 tablespoon sausage meat per ball, roll into small meatballs.
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3.Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add pork meatballs. Cook, turning occasionally, for 5 minutes until golden. Transfer pork to a bowl.
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4.Add onion to pan and cook, stirring often, over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until onion is tender. Stir in garlic and tomato paste. Cook, stirring often, for 1 minute.
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5.Stir in stock. Add pork meatballs. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered and stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until slightly reduced.
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6.Toss through spinach. Cover and cook for 2 minutes or until just wilted. Stir in cream and parmesan. Season to taste.
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7.Add pasta to pork mixture. Toss over low heat until hot. Spoon into serving bowls. Serve with extra parmesan.