Lean, Creamy Sausage Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 tsp. 100% Coconut Oil

• 1 leek (finely sliced)

• 2 cloves garlic (chopped)

• 8 reduced-fat pork sausages (sliced)

• 200g quark (substitute ricotta cheese)

• 1 tin chopped tomatoes

• 240g wholemeal penne pasta

• 1 tsp. dried chili flakes

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Handful fresh basil leaves

Method

1. Add the coconut oil to a large, non-stick pan on a medium to high heat. Add the sliced leek into the pan and fry for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Add the garlic and pan fry for a further 2 minutes, then add the sliced sausages and fry for 6-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are brown on all sides. Add the chili flakes and season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Next, the tin of tomatoes and stir to combine. Let bubble for a few minutes and then add the quark, mixing through thoroughly to get a rich, creamy sauce.

4. Add the cooked pasta to the pan and mix in with the sauce so that it’s all combined.

5. After a few minutes, take the pasta off the heat and portion up into containers, garnishing with fresh basil leaves.