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Method
Make it happen
- 01
Heat oil in a large deep saucepan; brown any raw meat fully as instructed below, breaking up mince and sausage meat as it cooks.
- 02
Soften onion and the extra vegetables in the same pan for 5–7 minutes; add garlic for 30 seconds.
- 03
Stir chickpeas and optional chilli into the sauce before simmering.
- 04
Stir in uncooked dried pasta, chopped tomatoes, stock, salt and pepper; bring to a simmer, stirring so pasta does not stick.
- 05
Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring regularly, and keep a little extra boiling water available if the pan looks dry.
- 06
Add kale for the final 5 minutes.
- 07
Continue for another 4–8 minutes until the pasta is tender and the sauce coats it.
- 08
Check all meat and poultry is completely cooked through, adjust seasoning and serve hot.