Creamy Pasta with Frankfurters

Method

• step 1

  Heat a pot of water on a medium to high heat - Once at the simmer add the salt and oil - bring to the boil and add the pasta - Stir frequently to prevent sticking

• step 2

  While the pasta cooks prepare your ingredients for the sauce - everything goes in pretty quick so pre prepared is best.

• step 3

  Heat the oil in a non stick pan over a medium heat.

• step 4

  Add the Garlic and Onion and cook for 1 minute

• step 5

  Add the Frankfurter and Chirizo and fry until the Chirizo starts to release an orange coloured oil

• step 6

  Add the chilli, basil (if using) and the black pepper. Add half the cream and half the parmesan - reduce to thicken

• step 7

  Once it has thickened repeat with the remaining cream and cheese and reduce again

• step 8

  Drain the pasta once cooked and add the sauce mixture - stir until all the pasta is coated and serve with a pinch of pepper and parmesan over the top