Italian Sausage Ragout (serves 4)

This meal is perfect for those weekday nights when you feel like something warm and hearty but don’t have the time to make a stew or casserole.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, finely diced
2 gloves garlic, crushed
500g Italian Sausages, skins removed
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
1 cup red wine
400g can chopped tomatoes
Italian parsley, chopped
Shaved parmesan

Method
1. Heat oil in a hot frying pan and add onion and garlic. Cook until onion becomes translucent.
2. Add the sausage mince and cook until browned.
3. Add the rosemary and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add the red wine and again, cook for 2 minutes to allow the alcohol to evaporate.
5. Add the chopped tomatoes, bring to the boil and reduce heat and allow the ragout to simmer for 5 minutes or until sauce reduces slightly to thicken.
6. Serve over pasta and top with a generous amount of parmesan and parsley