Smoky Vienna & Tomato Pasta

Ingredients

• 500 g penne, fusilli or macaroni
• 6 viennas, sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tsp BlixSam Smoke Craft
• 2 tsp BlixSam Pasta Mio
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 400 g chopped tomatoes
• 250 ml fresh cream
• 150 g mature cheddar cheese, grated
• 50 g Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
3. Fry the sliced viennas until lightly browned, then remove and set aside.
4. In the same pan, fry the onion until soft before adding the garlic.
5. Stir in the BlixSam Smoke Craft and Pasta Mio, allowing the spices to bloom in the oil for 30 seconds.
6. Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
7. Pour in the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 5–7 minutes.
8. Stir in the fresh cream and mix until smooth.
9. Return the browned viennas to the sauce and simmer for 2 minutes.
10. Add the cooked pasta and toss until well coated.
11. Stir through the cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
12. Sprinkle with Parmesan, parsley and freshly ground black pepper before serving.