RIGATONI SAUSAGE BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 190*C (375*F).
• Slit the sausages and remove them from their skins, then chop them into small pieces.
• heat the oil in a pan, add the onion and fry for 5 minutes until softened and lightly browned.
• Stir in the sausages and fry until lightly coloured.
• Add the carrot, then stir in the wine, stock, tomato puree, and season.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes until the sauce is thickened.
• Taste and season if necessary.
• Set aside.
• Melt the butter in a pan.
• Stir in flour til smooth, then slowly whisk in the milk.
• Cook stirring over medium heat until sauce is thickened and smooth.
• Add a good sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg, season, then simmer for 2 minutes.
• Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water until tender.
• Remove from heat, stir in spinach, leave til just wilted, then drain all.
• Tip half the pasta into a shallow ovenproof casserole.
• Shake to level.
• Spoon over the sausage sauce, then cover with remaining pasta.
• Pour the white sauce over all and sprinkle with the grated cheddar.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the top is golden brown.
• Leave to cool for 5 minutes before serving.