pesto pasta with sausage

Fun fact - There are over 600 types of pasta, and some have over 1300 names
Cook time : 35mins
Serves 4
Per serving : 634kCal / Carbs 78g / Protein 22g / Fat 26g

Ingredients

360g spiral pasta
2 chicken sausages
1 tsp olive oil
1 large broccoli head
1 jar pesto
2 tsp chili flakes
120g spinach

How to make it

  • Preheat oven to 220°C/425°F/Gas 7.
  • Line a baking tray with baking paper and lay sausages on top.
  • Cook sausages for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through. Slice into 0.5cm thick slices and set aside.
  • Bring a large saucepan to high heat and add a generous amount of salt. Cook pasta according to packet instructions.
  • Meanwhile, in a large pan, add olive oil and broccoli and cook on medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add the chopped sausage and cook for another couple of minutes or until the sausage starts to brown around the edges.
  • Stir through the pesto and chilli flakes and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  • Drain the pasta, then pour the pesto sauce all over. Stir through the spinach, divide into four bowls and serve immediately with a sprinkle of cracked pepper.