Speedy Sausage Penne
with Spinach and Cheese
- Sulphites
- Cereals containing gluten
- Milk
- Egg
This Speedy Sausage Penne is a crowd pleaser and is one to get the family round the dinner table for. Super simple to make, and easily customised to suit the kids too.
Ingredients
225
British Pork and Oregano Sausage Meat
(Contains: Sulphites)
180
Penne Pasta
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)
15
Cider Vinegar
(Contains: Sulphites)
25
Sun-Dried Tomato Paste
1
Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Onion and Garlic
10
Chicken Stock Paste
100
Baby Spinach
40
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(Contains: Milk, Egg)
Not included in your delivery
1
Sugar for the Sauce
50
Water for the Sauce
Utensils
Instructions
a) Fill and boil your kettle.
b) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
c) Once hot, add the sausage meat and fry until browned, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks (keep it quite chunky). IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat. The sausage meat is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
a) Fill a large saucepan on high heat with the boiling water and add 1/2 tsp salt.
b) Add the penne 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 has browned, drain and discard any excess fat.
b) Add the cider 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 frying pan.
b) Stir and bring to the boil, then lower the heat.
c) Simmer until thickened, 5-6 mins.
a) When 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.
a) Add the cooked penne to the sausage sauce, along with half the cheese.
b) Toss together until combined.
c) Serve your sausage penne in bowls finished with a sprinkling of the remaining cheese.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the dish, though some found it too tomato-heavy or salty. Consider adjusting seasoning to taste.
- Ease of prep: Quick and simple to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or family meals.
- Suggestions: Try adding garlic, mushrooms, or peppers for extra flavour. Some recommend reducing the amount of tomato sauce.
- Portions: Generally good portion sizes, though a few found there wasn't quite enough pasta for four people.
