sauce: Place a large frying pan or skillet on a very high heat. Add a little olive oil and crumble the sausage meat into the pan, removing the skins as you go.

pasta: Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to the boil.

sauce: When the sausage meat is well browned add the tomato and butter and reduce heat for the sauce to simmer away while the pasta cooks.

pasta: Add pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the packet directions.

salad: Combine vinegar with 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil. Season and place salad leaves on top. Top with the shaved parmesan and take to the table.

When the pasta is al dente, drain and return to the pan. Toss in a few tablespoons of sauce to coat the pasta. Divide between two warm bowls and top with extra sauce.