Penne With Fennel, Beans And Sausage - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 None onion, peeled and finely diced
1 None red chilli pepper, seeded and chopped finely
1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced (set aside the leaves for garnish)
1 tbsp + 1 tsp oil
1 can (425ml) chopped tomatoes
1 can (425ml) white haricot beans, drained
400 g penne pasta
150 g Salsiccia sausage, sliced

Preparation

Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a saucepan and saute the onion. Add the chili and fennel and fry for about 5 mins while stirring. Add the tomatoes and simmer for 10 mins. Add the beans and cook for about 5 more mins. Season to taste.
Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to the package directions. Heat 1 tsp of oil in a pan, and fry the slices of sausage until lightly browned. Drain the pasta and mix it with the sauce and the sausage slices. Arrange on 4 plates and garnish with fennel fronds.