Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tsp vegetable oil
  • 2 red onions, peeled, sliced
  • 1 red chilli, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 200g/7oz good-quality herb sausages, grilled until completely cooked through, cooled, thickly sliced
  • 350g/12oz penne, cooked according to packet instructions, drained
  • 200g/7oz ricotta
  • 2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 100g/3½oz parmesan shavings, plus extra to serve
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 ready-made garlic baguette, sliced

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onions, chilli and garlic and fry for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.
  • Add the cooked, sliced sausages, cooked pasta, ricotta and chopped tomatoes and stir well to combine.
  • Transfer the mixture to an ovenproof dish and sprinkle over the parmesan shavings. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is golden-brown.
  • To serve, divide the baked penne among four serving plates. Sprinkle over the remaining parmesan shavings and the chopped parsley. Place 1-2 slices of garlic bread alongside each serving.