Zalzett Malti with Tomatoes

Maltese sausage cooked with tomatoes and aromatics.

• Serves: 4 people
• Preparation: 10 min
• Cooking: 40 min

Ingredients

• 600g Maltese sausage
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 120ml red or white wine
• 400g chopped tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 150g peas, fresh or frozen
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• Small handful fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Method

1. Brown the Maltese sausages in a wide pan, then set them aside.
2. Soften the onion and garlic in the rendered fat and olive oil.
3. Add the tomatoes and wine and simmer until the sauce begins to thicken.
4. Return the sausages, cover and cook gently until done through.
5. Finish with parsley and check the seasoning only at the end because the sausages are already well seasoned.

Food safety: Cook ground meat and sausage fillings to at least 71°C.