Penne With Sausage And Ricotta

Bring a large pot of boiling, salted water to the boil. Add pasta and cook according to manufacturers instructions.

Place sausages in a large, heated frying pan. Cook until browned and cooked through. Remove, and set aside.

Drain any excess oil from the pan. Add olive oil. Add garlic, chilli flakes and fennel seeds. Cook for 1 minute. Pour in passata, season and simmer for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, slice sausages into thick chunks. Return to sauce, along with vinegar and parsley.

Strain pasta and divide into bowls. Top with sauce, and crumble ricotta over the top. Serve immediately.

*Buy pork and fennel sausages if available. If so, omit the fennel seed.