Creamy broccoli and sausage pasta

This recepie turns a handful of ingredients into a hearty meal.

Ingredients

• 150g penne pasta
• 1 small broccoli, florets finely chopped
• 1 tsp vegetable oil​
• 200g pork sausages meat squeezed into small chunks
• 100ml skimmed milk
• 30g mature white cheddar, grated

Method

1. Bring a pan of water to the boil, add the pasta and cook for 15 mins. Add the broccoli in the final 5 mins of cooking. Drain and return to the pan.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan, add the sausage chunks and fry for 10 mins, tossing occasionally, until golden.
3. Add the milk to the pan of drained pasta and beat vigorously to break down the broccoli, creating a creamy sauce.
4. Mix through the sausage and most of the cheese, then divide between 2 plates. Serve topped with the remining cheese and a grind of black pepper.