Sweet n Sour Sausage & Peppers

I've been challenged by Heinz to come up with a recipe using a 'secret ingredient' of theirs. The ingredient they wanted me to use is Tomato Ketchup, which, to be honest, I do actually add to recipes from time to time, after all it does already include herbs and spices so is ideal to add a bit of flavour.

I was sent a Secret Ingredient pack to help me on my way.

Firstly here's Nadia Sawalha showing how Heinz Tomato Ketchup can be used in various recipes : 

Sweet n Sour Sausage & Peppers - serves 4

12 Cumberland Sausages

tbsp Olive oil

400g tin of Tomatoes

2 garlic cloves

2cm fresh ginger, peeled

2 tbsp dark soy sauce

2 tbsp Heinz Tomato Ketchup

1 tbsp Cornflour

1 red onion

2 Peppers (any colour)

Diced fresh or tinned pineapple (optional) - I didn't use this as my children aren't keen

• Cut the each sausage into 3 pieces and fry in the olive oil until lightly browned
• Drain sausages onto some kitchen paper and pour any excess oil away
• Blend the tomatoes, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, tomato ketchup and cornflour together until smooth
• Cut the peppers & onion into large chunks and fry for approx 3-4 minutes
• Add the sausages back to the pan, along with the sauce 
• Bring to the boil, replace the lid and simmer for approx 20 minutes

Serve with boiled rice

I was sent the Secret Ingredient pack for the purpose of this recipe challenge