One-pot Sausage Pasta Bake

One-Pot Sausage Pasta Bake
This hearty and simple dish is a favourite at Josh Langan Fitness. Packed with flavour and easy to make, this One-Pot Sausage Pasta Bake is perfect for a quick and delicious meal after a tough workout. With a combination of succulent sausages, tender pasta, rich tomato sauce, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings without breaking the bank. Give it a try and enjoy a tasty meal that will keep you energised and on track with your fitness goals.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Servings: 2

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INGREDIENTS:

  • 12 1⁄2 oz pork sausages (lean) spicy, if available (or Gluten Free alternative)

  • 5 1⁄2 oz pasta, dried (or gluten free) shells or another small shape

  • 1 tin of chopped tomatoes (400g tin)

  • 1 1⁄2 cups (12 1⁄2 fl oz) water adding more if necessary

  • 1 1⁄2 tsp fennel seeds or to taste

  • salt & pepper, to taste

  • 7 oz baby spinach leaves

  • 5 1⁄2 oz baby bocconcini sliced

METHOD:

  1. Place a medium sized ovenproof frypan over medium-high heat.

  2. Remove skin from sausages and crumble into small pieces into the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned.

  3. Stir through pasta, tomato, water and fennel and season with salt and pepper.

  4. Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally or until the pasta is just cooked through. You may need to add a little more water.

  5. Stir in the spinach and cook until just wilted.

  6. Scatter over bocconcini slices and cook for a further 5 minutes or until the bocconcini is melted. Alternatively, place under the grill to melt and brown slightly.

  7. Divide between bowls and serve.

Energy 825 kcal

Protein 51.9g

Fat 37.2g

Sat. Fat 18.5g

Carbs 72.9g

Sugar 7.3g

Fiber 9.1g