Asian-Inspired Pork Fillet by Marc Pugh
Prep time: 15 mins
Cooking time: 45 mins
Not Too Tricky
Serves:
4
Energy
3035kj
724kcal
Creamy Sausage and Mushroom Pasta
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This creamy sausage and mushroom pasta with onions and mushrooms is a winner, especially combined with the saucy garlic, herbs, soft cheese and a pinch of chilli flakes!
This recipe is part of our budget-friendly collection, made up of recipes that will feed a family for under £1.50 a portion*.
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 12 mins
Serves: 4
Cooking Skill: Easy
Ingredients
8 large
fresh pork sausages of your choice, sausage meat removed and divided into small nuggets
350g
pasta shapes of your choice (we used wholewheat)
1
large onion, peeled and finely chopped
3 teaspoons
garlic purée or paste
300g
mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
Pinch dried chilli flakes, optional
200g
reduced fat soft cheese with garlic and herbs, or similar
2 teaspoons
dried mixed herbs, or a small handful freshly chopped parsley
Method
Step 1
Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions, drain and reserve 3 tablespoons of the hot pasta water.
Step 2
Heat a non-stick frying pan over moderate heat and dry fry the sausage meat for 4-5 minutes until lightly brown.
Step 3
Add the onion, garlic, mushrooms and chilli flakes, if used. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
Add the cooked pasta to the pan, stir through the soft cheese and mixed herbs or parsley and the reserved pasta water.
Step 5
Season and warm gently for a few minutes.
Step 6
Serve the pasta with a crisp green salad
Tips and Serving Suggestions
*Cost per serving based on proportion of ingredients used to make the dish. Total cost of ingredients calculated based on average price across four British supermarkets. Prices correct as of 03.08.23; but are subject to change due to fluctuations in ingredient prices.
Each serving provides
Based on sausages
36%
Fat
34.1g
49%
Saturates
12g
60%
Sugars
10.3g
11%
Salt
1.98g
33%
% of an adult's Reference intake
Typical energy values per 100g:
593kJ,
141kcal,
6.7g fat,
2.3g saturates
Each serving provides:
32g Protein,
76.9g Carbohydrate,
2.7g Fibre
If different cuts of meat are used, then the nutrition info may vary
Method
Step 1
Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions, drain and reserve 3 tablespoons of the hot pasta water.
Step 2
Heat a non-stick frying pan over moderate heat and dry fry the sausage meat for 4-5 minutes until lightly brown.
Step 3
Add the onion, garlic, mushrooms and chilli flakes, if used. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
Add the cooked pasta to the pan, stir through the soft cheese and mixed herbs or parsley and the reserved pasta water.
Step 5
Season and warm gently for a few minutes.
Step 6
Serve the pasta with a crisp green salad
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