Jerk Sausage Pasta Bolognese

Serves 3-4

• 1 pack Hamilton's Smokehouse Jerk Sausage, casing removed


• 2 tbsp. olive oil


• 1 medium onion, diced


• 4 cloves garlic, minced


• 2 28 oz. canned steamed tomatoes


• Salt to taste


• 2 tbsp. red pepper flakes


• 3 tbsp. parmesan cheese


• 1 lb. cooked penne pasta


• Handful fresh basil


• Jerk Sausage Pasta Bolognese

Instructions

1. In a large dutch pot, warm the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, making sure to crumble the sausage as it cooks with a wooden spoon. Remove the sausage from the pan and discard all but approximately 2 tablespoons of the rendered fat from the pan


2. Return the pan to medium heat and add the onions and garlic and cook for 4 to 6 minutes or until the onions are translucent


3. Return the sausage to the pan and add the tomatoes as well as a large pinch of salt and red pepper flakes.


4. Cook the bolognese sauce over medium high for about 5 to 7 minutes or until reduced by half


5. Add the cooked pasta to the pan and gently toss to combine with the bolognese sauce. Serve warm with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and fresh basil


6. Enjoy!