Super-nutritious broccoli is packed with vitamin K, keeping our bones strong and healthy, and contains folic acid and sausage pasta C, boosting our immune systems and helping us think properly. Pop the lid on, boil for 5 minutes, then remove, leaving the water on the lowest heat. Meanwhile, chop the broccoli florets into nice bite-sized chunks and put aside for later.
Once cool enough to handle, finely slice the sausages, broccoli stalk and chilli and place in a large frying pan on a medium heat with 1 tablespoon of oil, the fennel seeds and a pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Stir and fry while you peel and finely slice the garlic and onions. Once the sausage is lightly golden, stir in the garlic, followed a minute later by the onions, then pick in the oregano leaves. Cook for 15 minutes, or until softened, stirring occasionally. Add the vinegar and cook completely away, then pour in the tomatoes, breaking them up with a wooden spoon.
Half-fill the tin with water, swirl around and pour into the pan. Simmer for 15 more minutes, or until thickened, then taste and season to perfection. Meanwhile, bring the pan of water back up to boil, and cook the pasta according to the packet instructions, adding the broccoli florets for the last 4 minutes. Drain the pasta and broccoli, reserving a mugful of cooking water.
Toss through the sauce, loosening with a little reserved water, if needed. Finely grate in most of the Parmesan and toss together, then serve with the rest of the Parmesan grated over the top. Feed the family this comforting, budget-friendly sausage ragu with pasta. This simple sausage and kale pasta dish is perfect for feeding the family. A spicy sausage pasta dish with a difference.
Using the cooking water helps the sauce cling to the pasta and gives the dish more body. A silky smooth sauce, perfect pasta and one pan to wash! A star rating of 4 out of 5. Throw together orecchiette with sausages, fennel, broccoli and leek to make this easy dinner. Try this recipe for a dish which is smart enough for adults, but not without kid-appeal.