Purple sprouting broccoli with pasta & sausage

SERVES 2 PREP 10 mins COOK 20 mins EASY

75g sundried tomatoes in oil,

chopped, plus 3 tbsp of the oil 1 red onion, inely sliced 150g penne

4 pork sausages, cut into

bite-sized pieces

½ tsp fennel seeds

200g purple sprouting broccoli,

cut in half lengthways if large 25g parmesan, grated

Heat the 3 tbsp oil from the sundried tomatoes in a large frying pan over a medium heat and fry the onion for 8-10 mins until soft and beginning to brown.

Meanwhile, bring a large pan of water to the boil over a medium heat and cook the pasta following pack instructions, about 8-10 mins. Drain, reserving a cupful of water, and return the pasta to the pan.

Add the sausage to the onions and break up with the back of a wooden spoon for 5-6 mins until cooked through. Mix in the sundried tomatoes and fennel seeds, cook for 2 mins more, then add 2 tbsp water, a good pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper, and the purple sprouting broccoli.

Fry for 5-6 mins until the broccoli is tender but still has a little bite. Tip the contents of the frying pan into the pasta and stir well to combine. Divide between bowls and sprinkle over the parmesan.

GOOD TO KNOW calcium • folate • iron • 3 of 5-a-day

PER SERVING 903 kcals • fat 43g • saturates 12g • carbs 86g • sugars 23g • ibre 16g • protein 35g • salt 1.8g

ibre • vit c •