Ingredients

• 1 tbsp oil
• 8 sausages
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tsp mixed herbs
• 250g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 red pepper, sliced
• Tin of chopped tomatoes
• 300g rice
• 100g mixed vegetables
• A handful of fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
• A handful of parsley leaves, finely chopped
• 1 tsp each of salt and pepper

Methods

1. Cook the rice as per the packet instructions and allow to cool.

2. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Snip one end from each sausage.

3. Squeeze meat into a pan, forming small meatballs. Discard casings. Cook meatballs, turning, for 4 to 5 minutes or until browned.

4. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until onion has softened. Add dried herbs, cherry tomatoes, pepper and chopped tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Cover.

5. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 8 minutes or until sauce thickens and tomatoes start to break down.

6. Add rice and frozen veg. Cook for 5 minutes or until the veg has defrosted and heated through. Stir in basil and parsley.

7. Serve.