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Mushrooms, Sausage & Spinach Rigatoni

Created by Tisme on November 27, 2023

300 grams rigatoni pasta
300 grams raw pork or italian sausages, skins removed, (see tip)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 - 1 long red chilli, chopped or 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 -2 clove garlic, minced
200 grams button mushrooms, sliced

Step 1: Note : The easiest way to remove the sausage from the casing is to snip the casing lengthways with kitchen scissors.
Step 2: According to the packet directions; cook the pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water, until al dente.
Step 3: Remove sausage casing and roughly chop the sausage meat.
Step 4: While the pasta is boiling, heat a deep, large frying pan over medium-high heat; add 1 tablespoon oil and the chopped sausage meat & cook, stirring for 5 minutes or until just cooked through and lightly colored; transfer to a bowl, cover to keep warm
Step 5: Add the remaining oil to the hot pan, and over a medium heat (being carefully not to burn the chili or garlic) add the chili, garlic and mushrooms, turn heat up a little and cook, stirring for 4-5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender
Step 6: Return the sausage meat, add cherry tomatoes then stir in the oregano & basil & bring to a simmer; simmer uncovered for 4-5 minutes or until sauce has reduced slightly
Step 7: Drain the pasta and return it to the hot pan; add the sauce and spinach and gently toss over low heat to combine.
Step 8: Season with salt and pepper and serve with parmesan and serve with some crusty bread.