Chorizo & cherry tomato fettuccine

July 28, 2021

Serves 4                Prep time 15 minutes                Cook time 35 minutes

INGREDIENTS

600g Chorizo sausages

2tsp olive oil

1 brown onion, finely chopped

3 garlic cloves, crushed

200g cherry tomatoes, halved

690g tomato pasta sauce

2tbs chopped fresh parsley

500g fettuccine

2tbs fresh basil leaves

Grated pecorino, to serve

METHOD

Remove the skin from the sausages and roll the meat into small balls. Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the meatballs, turning often, for 4-5 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a plate.

Add the onion and garlic to the pan and stir for 3-4 minutes or until onion is light golden. Add tomatoes. Cook, stirring often, for a further 4-5 minutes or until the tomatoes start to collapse. Add the pasta sauce. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring often, for 15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened slightly.

Stir in the meatballs. Simmer for 5 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through. Stir in the parsley.

Meanwhile, cook the pasta till al dente. Drain and return to the saucepan.

Add meatball sauce to pasta. Toss to combine. Top with basil and pecorino.

                                               ENJOY!!

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