And the result...

Well, the pasta and sausage dish turned out great!  I also listen to the advice that Nigella gives and I added some butter to the tomato sauce since tomatoes can sometimes be just too acidic.  Nigella also advises that we reserve a cup of the pasta water to emulsify the sauce before serving, and so I did as I was told.  A success on all accounts...

:)

Pasta, tomato sauce and sausages

Nigella makes a fabulous feast (for her teenagers and their friends) which consists of pasta, tomato sauce and salami...but I am creating the same thing tonight, with a light twist.  I am going to use different sausages instead of salami.  I will have to cook the sausages beforehand, but I will bung them in before serving.  All this with some fresh ciabatta fingers...great!  :)

Again, Nigella...how easily you inspire me!

Making it up as you go along...

You know, one of the most interesting things that I have learned from Nigella is that when it comes to food, you can always make things up as you go along - as long as the end result tastes good.  So, I have often followed recipes religiously, and sometimes I have combined and played around until I come up with something magical.  I am currently creating my own recipe book with all my favourites and I am even planning to make a copy for all my friends and family as Christmas gifts...

Now if that is not innovation, then I don't know...:)

Thanks Nigella!!