Italian Sausage and Peppers Pasta

Ingredients

• 250 g (8.8 oz) pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 400 g (1 lb) Italian sausage, casings removed, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon red chilli flakes
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 200 ml (1 cup) chicken stock
• 1 x 400 g (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 30 g (1/3 cup) grated Parmesan

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a...: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it generously and cook the pasta al dente according to the instructions on the package. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large, deep...: Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large, deep pan or a Dutch oven and fry the sausage for 4-5 minutes over medium heat until browned, crumbling it with your spoon as it cooks.

3. 3

   Add the onion and sliced bell peppers and...: Add the onion and sliced bell peppers and continue to cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the veggies soften.

4. 4

   Stir in the garlic, red chilli flakes and...: Stir in the garlic, red chilli flakes and Italian seasoning and continue to cook for another minute.

5. 5

   Next, add the tomato paste, chicken stock and...: Next, add the tomato paste, chicken stock and crushed tomatoes. Stir to combine, then simmer on low-medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Add the cooked pasta to the pan and...: Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss well. Stir in the grated Parmesan, season to taste and serve immediately, sprinkled with some extra grated Parmesan if you like.