Some recipes are so good, they get a name like this. Our HECK! Marry Me Pork & Cheddar Sausage pasta is a creamy, cheesy bowl of pure happiness — the kind of dinner that wins over everyone at the table.
Juicy HECK! Pork & Cheddar sausages bring rich flavour, while the sauce brings the heat with a little chilli, the comfort of cream, and the tangy punch of sun-dried tomatoes. Tossed with your favourite pasta shape and finished with a sprinkle of parmesan and fresh basil, it’s a proper “say yes” moment.
This one’s perfect for a quick midweek dinner that feels like a treat, or a cosy weekend meal when you want comfort without the faff. Big on flavour, easy to make, and guaranteed to impress.
Serves
6
Ingredients
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 onion, finely diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1 tsp chilli flakes (adjust to taste)
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2 tbsp tomato purée
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150ml chicken stock
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200ml double cream
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50g grated parmesan
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75g sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
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Small bunch fresh basil (or 1 tsp dried)
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400g pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fusilli)
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Salt & black pepper
Method
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Cook pasta - Boil pasta until al dente, drain and reserve a little cooking water.
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Cook sausages - Remove skins, slice or break into chunks, fry in olive oil until golden. Remove and set aside.
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Base sauce - In the same pan, fry onion until soft, then add garlic, oregano, and chilli flakes. Cook for 1 minute.
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Tomato layer - Stir in tomato purée and cook out for 2 minutes.
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Sauce - Add chicken stock, double cream, parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir well and simmer gently until slightly thickened.
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Combine - Return sausages to the pan, stir in pasta, add a splash of pasta water if needed for coating.
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Finish - Season with salt and pepper, garnish with fresh basil.