Sausage Pasta with Broccoli and Tomatoes

Ingredients

• g sausages, any type
• g broccoli, stalks trimmed and cut into small chunks
• g plum tomatoes, halved or quartered
• g whole wheat pasta
• tablespoon olive oil
• teaspoon fennel seeds
• cloves garlic, sliced
• onions, sliced
• chilies, sliced (use 1 or 2 depending on heat preference)
• tablespoon vinegar
• g Parmesan cheese, grated
• dried oregano, about half a bunch or 1 teaspoon dried

Method

1. Boil the sausages in water for a few minutes, then slice into discs.
2. Add broccoli stalks and chilies to boiling water and cook for a couple of minutes until softened.
3. Heat olive oil in a pan, add fennel seeds, and cook for a minute.
4. Add sliced garlic to the pan and cook for about a minute until fragrant.
5. Add sliced onions and cook until softened and sweetened.
6. Add the sliced sausages to the pan and cook until browned and firmed up.
7. Stir in sliced chilies and oregano, cook for a few minutes to develop flavor.
8. Add a splash of vinegar and cook until the vinegar evaporates, leaving fragrant tartness.
9. Add plum tomatoes and a little water, then simmer for about 15 minutes.
10. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until nearly al dente, then add broccoli for the last 2 minutes.
11. Drain the pasta and broccoli, then add to the sauce.
12. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and toss everything together.
13. Serve with additional Parmesan on top.