Quick sausage Bolognese

Quick sausage Bolognese

Pasta, sauce, and sausages, what could be a better combination? The sausage meat adds great flavour to a simple dish

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 mins

Freezable

Method

  1. Heat a large, wide frying pan, then crumble in the sausage meat and fennel seeds (there's no need to add any oil). Fry for a few mins until golden and the fat is released, stirring well to break up the meat. Add the mushrooms and fry for a few mins until beginning to soften. Stir in the wine now, if using, bubble for 1 min, then add the tomato sauce and heat through until bubbling.
  2. Meanwhile, boil the penne. When ready, drain and tip into the sauce. Mix well until completely coated, then divide between four plates, finishing with a little Parmesan.
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Tip

Using the meat from good-quality sausages is an easy way to get lots of flavour into mince dishes without having to add extra herbs, spices and seasoning.

Per serving

657 kcalories, protein 27g, carbohydrate 75g, fat 30 g, saturated fat 8g, fibre 5g, sugar 15g, salt 2.98 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, July 2008.

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  • Binder photo Izzy

    30 June 2008

    Izzy rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    This is a really quick and tasty supper, ideal for after work. I only had a small jar of Loyd Grosman sauce, so added a tin of chopped tomatoes, with 1/2 tsp chilli powder; and some frozen peas to add more veg. Empty dishes all round!

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  • Binder photo leannetimm

    02 July 2008

    leannetimm commented on this recipe

    Hey, this looks great! A suggestions from those of us who are not located in the UK, it would be great to have the weight of the sausages as In france for example, we have numerous different types and sizes of sausages. In the meantime, I'll extimate and give this a go!

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  • Binder photo Beth

    10 July 2008

    Beth rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I also only had a small jar of pasta sauce to added some skinned and halved cherry tomatoes.

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  • Binder photo SussexGirl

    15 July 2008

    SussexGirl rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Very quick, very easy and very yummy!! Didn't put in the red wine, but will try it next time.

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  • Binder photo Frantic Flapjack

    17 July 2008

    Frantic Flapjack rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    This was okay, but I don't think the Lloyd Grossman range of pasta sauces have enough flavour.

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  • Binder photo LisaPisa

    24 July 2008

    LisaPisa rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Made this the other night for quick midweek tea and was very straightforward. Was surprisingly tasty; had never used sausages out of their skins before! I did not have any pasta sauce so added a time of plum tomatoes, a pinch of sugar and chill flakes and some dried basil then simmered for 10 mins or so. I also used low-fat sausages to reduce the saturated fat.

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  • Binder photo rach_boat_cook

    24 July 2008

    rach_boat_cook rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I made this the other night for myself and the other half...we LOVED it! Used sweet chilli sausages and left out the fennel seeds as didn't have any. Used a tomato and basil sauce and it was delicious, the kick in the sausages was sensational. Yum!

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  • Binder photo Latty

    15 August 2008

    Latty commented on this recipe

    A really good quick pasta dish full of flavour and thoroughly enjoyed by my husband who loves sausage recipes.

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  • Binder photo neems22

    02 September 2008

    neems22 commented on this recipe

    A really easy and tasty meal. I used pork and apple sausages and they were lovely. I also thought that putting in the red wine really made a difference, it made it a lot more flavoursome. A favourite!

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  • Binder photo Lynne

    09 September 2008

    Lynne commented on this recipe

    Tried this last night - and added a tin of tomatoes as the small jar of pasta sauce didn't really go far - also added broccoli and a small dash of chilli powder - yum! Will make this again!

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  • Binder photo Yoshimi

    20 November 2008

    Yoshimi rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I made this for dinner last night and both me and my husband thought it was delicious.

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  • Binder photo lol

    22 November 2008

    lol rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    i added chopped onion and garlic used chestnut mushrooms also added tin of chopped tomatoes now one of our favourates love all lloyd grossmans sauces

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  • Binder photo Jess

    24 November 2008

    Jess rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    It was nice made a nice change

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  • Binder photo katadrian

    11 December 2008

    katadrian rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I love this recipe, it's so quick and easy. I leave out the fennel seeds though.

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  • Binder photo dormababe

    03 February 2009

    dormababe rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Great comfort food on a cold winter's night. Might try it with tomato and basil sauce next time. Very quick and easy to do

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  • Binder photo Fiona

    07 March 2009

    Fiona rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    We love this recipe, I also leave out the fennel seeds though.

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  • Binder photo Wildy

    14 April 2009

    Wildy commented on this recipe

    This is a fab dish! We do it at least once a week. Very quick and very tasty! We recommend Sainsburys TTD sausages as they are meaty and delicious!

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  • Binder photo Wildy

    14 April 2009

    Wildy rated this recipe

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  • Binder photo Daniel Smith

    31 May 2009

    Daniel Smith rated this recipe

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  • Binder photo Avril

    25 August 2009

    Avril commented on this recipe

    Haven't tried it yet, having only just signed in and found it. I just wanted to say that for those of you who don't like Lloyd Grossman sauces all that much, you might like to try Sacla. I haven't tried one yet I didn't like - except Arrabiatta, which is hot, hot, hot!

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 mins

Freezable

Ingredients

  • 6 good-quality sausages , skins removed
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 250g pack mushrooms , sliced
  • 150ml red wine (optional)
  • 660g jar tomato pasta sauce (we used Loyd Grossman's tomato & chilli)
  • 300g penne
  • grated or shaved parmesan , to serve
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Per serving

657 kcalories, protein 27g, carbohydrate 75g, fat 30 g, saturated fat 8g, fibre 5g, sugar 15g, salt 2.98 g

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