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One Pan Sausage and Tomato Pasta

Sausage meat, tomatoes and pasta all cook together in one pan, so the pasta soaks up the sauce.

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  • Time20 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £0.88 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Squeeze the sausage meat out of the skins into a large deep frying pan with the oil. Fry over a high heat for 4 minutes, breaking it into chunks, until browned.

    4 min
  2. 2

    Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes, until soft.

    2 min
  3. 3

    Tip in the tomatoes, pasta, oregano, boiling water and a pinch of salt. Stir well.

  4. 4

    Bring to the boil, then simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often, until the pasta is tender and the sauce is thick. Add a splash more water if it catches.

    10 min
  5. 5

    Stir in half the parmesan. Serve topped with basil and the rest of the cheese.

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