Sausage, tomato and mascarpone pasta

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Heat the olive oil in a pan, add the fennel seeds and sizzle for 30 seconds. Then add in the sausage meat and cook for around 5-7 minutes, until caramelised

2. Step 2

   Once the sausage meat is nice and browned, add the white wine, scrape the bottom of the pan to deglaze and then reduce by half

3. Step 3

   Add in the tinned tomatoes and leave to simmer for 15–20 minutes

4. Step 4

   In the meantime, cook the tortiglioni in salted boiling water for 10–12 minutes or as per packet instructions

5. Step 5

   Stir the mascarpone into the sauce and then season to taste with salt and pepper

6. Step 6

   Drain the pasta then stir into the sauce. Divide between the bowls and grate over the parmesan. Finish with the torn basil