Pasta Sauce with Leeks

Ingredients

• 250 g leek (1 stalk)
• 1 sprig rosemary
• 1 Garlic clove
• 150 g raw bratwurst (1 raw bratwurst)
• 1 tsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp tomato paste
• 100 ml dry white wine (or meat broth)
• 100 ml broth (meat broth)
• Salt
• Pepper
• Cayenne pepper
• 350 g pasta (e.g., rigatoni or thick tube noodles)

Instructions

1. 1.

   Cut the leek lengthwise, wash, clean and chop into small pieces.

2. 2.

   Wash rosemary, shake dry, pluck the needles and finely chop. Peel the garlic clove.

3. 3.

   Press the raw bratwurst meat into a bowl removing the casing. With damp hands shape small meatballs from it.

4. 4.

   Heat oil in a shallow pot, brown the meatballs over low heat for about 5 minutes all around.

5. 5.

   Add the leek pieces and rosemary and sauté briefly.

6. 6.

   Squeeze the garlic through a press into the pot. Stir in tomato paste and cook everything for another minute.

7. 7.

   Pour in wine and broth, bring to a boil and then simmer covered over medium heat for 15 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Serve hot.