Some nights call for fast, fuss-free dinners that still feel like a hug in a bowl. Our friend Luka from Boob to Food, is brilliant at creating nourishing family meals that come together quickly.
This Sausage Ragu is her weeknight go-to! It’s hearty, flavour-packed, and on the table in under 10 minutes. The best part? You probably have everything you need in your pantry or freezer already.
As Luka says:
"Some nights you just need a dinner you can throw together in 10 minutes that’s still nutritious and tastes good (bonus points, one toddlers will eat)… enter our quick midweek Sausage Ragu 🍝✨"
Recipe
-Sausage Ragu
-Servings: 4 adults
-Time: Under 10 minutes
-Servings: 4 adults
-Time: Under 10 minutes
Ingredients
-6 sausages (pork works beautifully, but use beef, chicken, or turkey if you prefer)
-1 brown onion diced or onion powder
-2 carrots diced
-2 celery sticks diced
-4 cloves garlic or garlic powder, finely chopped
-1 tsp fennel seeds (optional but adds great flavour)
-1 splash apple cider vinegar (for deglazing)
-2 tbsp tomato paste
-400 g tinned tomatoes
-250 ml bone broth (beef, chicken, or vegetable)
-1 splash Worcestershire sauce
-350–400 g pasta of choice
-Parmesan to serve
-1 brown onion diced or onion powder
-2 carrots diced
-2 celery sticks diced
-4 cloves garlic or garlic powder, finely chopped
-1 tsp fennel seeds (optional but adds great flavour)
-1 splash apple cider vinegar (for deglazing)
-2 tbsp tomato paste
-400 g tinned tomatoes
-250 ml bone broth (beef, chicken, or vegetable)
-1 splash Worcestershire sauce
-350–400 g pasta of choice
-Parmesan to serve
Instructions
1. Squeeze the sausages out of their casings into small chunks. Heat a large pan over medium-high heat, add a splash of olive oil, then add the sausage pieces and cook until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
2. In the same pan, add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in the fennel seeds, then deglaze with apple cider vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the base.
3. Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then stir through diced tomatoes, bone broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Return sausage to the pan, reduce heat to medium-low, and let the sauce bubble gently while you cook the pasta.
4. Cook pasta according to packet instructions. Once al dente, drain (reserving some pasta water) and add to the ragu. Toss everything together, adding a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce and bring the flavours together.
5. Serve with a generous sprinkle of parmesan.
Serving Suggestions
-Pair with a green salad and crusty bread.
-For toddlers, cut pasta into smaller pieces.
-Spoon over mashed potato or polenta instead of pasta.
-For toddlers, cut pasta into smaller pieces.
-Spoon over mashed potato or polenta instead of pasta.
Luka's Pantry Staple Favourites
A well-stocked pantry really is the ultimate hack. It makes you feel like you’ve got it all under control (even if you don’t). When those last-minute dinners pop up, having a few great basics on hand means you can whip up something wholesome and delicious without the stress.
As Luka reminds us:
"This is why I love having a well-stocked pantry, you can turn simple staples into something the whole family will love in no time!"
Want to know what Luka’s go-to staples are? Find her collection HERE.