We have a dilemma, those herby pork sausages look so tasty but we’re also really wanting a creamy pasta. If you feel the same, then the solution is right here - let’s have both in a pork sausage penne! There’s no need for compromise when you can have both!
We’ve replaced the fusilli in this recipe with fusilli due to local ingredient availability. It’ll be just as delicious, just follow your recipe card!
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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1 packet
penne
(Contains: Gluten; May be present: Soy, Eggs. )
2 clove
garlic
2 packet
herbed pork sausages
(Contains: Gluten, Sulphites; )
1 packet
Soffritto Mix
1 sachet
Nan's Special Seasoning
1 packet
tomato paste
½ packet
cream
(Contains: Milk; )
1 packet
Baby Leaves
1 packet
Grated Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk; )
olive oil
½ tsp
brown sugar
• Boil the kettle. Half-fill a large saucepan with boiling water and a pinch of salt. • Cook penne in the boiling water, over high heat, until ‘al dente’, 12 minutes. • Reserve some pasta water (1/4 cup for 2 people/ 1/2 cup for 4 people), then drain and return penne to the pan. Cover to keep warm.
TIP: 'Al dente' pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre.
• While the pasta is cooking, finely chop garlic. • Squeeze herbed pork sausage meat out of its casing and place in a bowl.
• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook soffritto mix until softened, 4-5 minutes. • Add the sausage meat and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until browned, 5-6 minutes (Cook in batches if your pan is getting crowded). • Add garlic, Nan's special seasoning and tomato paste and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. • Stir through cream (see ingredients), baby leaves, reserved pasta water and the brown sugar, until reduced slightly, 1-2 minutes. Remove pan from heat, then stir through penne.
• Divide Nan’s creamy pork sausage penne between bowls. • Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese to serve. Enjoy!
Little cooks: Add the finishing touch and help sprinkle over the cheese!