Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Cook pasta per packet directions MINUS 1 -2 minutes.

Step 2

Just before you drain, RESERVE 1 cup of pasta cooking water. Then drain pasta.

Step 3

Use a sharp knife to cut sausages into chunks about 1.5cm/3/5". It will get a bit smeary and the chunks will be weird shapes - don't worry, it self fixes while cooking!

Step 4

Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add sausages and cook until quite browned on the outside, doesn't have to be cooked through inside.

Step 5

Add onion and garlic, cook for 2 minutes until onion is translucent and sausages are very browned.

Step 6

Add tomato, chilli flakes, pinch of salt and pepper. Mix and turn heat down to medium. Lets it bubble away energetically for 8 minutes or until it is quite thickened, stirring every now and then.

Step 7

Add baby spinach (if using), pasta, and about 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Toss quickly, no longer than 1 minute (otherwise the pasta may start to break).

Step 8

Remove from stove, and serve immediately, garnished with plenty of basil and parmesan. Enjoy!