Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion medium, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 red chilies long, finely chopped
  • 8 pork and fennel sausages, casings removed
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup chicken stock or water
  • 18 ounces orecchiette pasta
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shaved, to serve

Method

  • Heat oil in a large frying pan, add onion, garlic and chilies and cook, stirring, until onion is soft. Add sausage and cook, stirring, until browned. Add crushed tomatoes and stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 mins, or until thickened.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling, salted water until al dente. Drain. Toss with tomato mixture and herbs. Season. Serve topped with parmesan cheese.