Speedy Sausage and Bacon Rigatoni

a) Fill a large saucepan on high heat with the boiling water and add 1/2 tsp salt.

b) Add the rigatoni and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins. 

c) Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back into the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.

a) Once the sausage meat and lardons have browned, drain and discard any excess fat.

b) Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to evaporate for 30 secs.

c) Stir in the sun-dried tomato paste and cook for 1 min.

a) Add the finely chopped tomatoes, chicken stock paste, sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts) to the sausage meat.

b) Stir and bring to the boil, then lower the heat.

c) Simmer until thickened, 5-6 mins.

a) Once the sauce has thickened, stir through the spinach a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 2-3 mins.

b) Season to taste with salt and pepper if needed.